In this week's spaceflight update with Elysia (@elysiasegal), we cover the Epsilon S rocket test failure, Blue Origin's new patent for a reusable upper stage design, and ISRO's progress on Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan-3.Also includes all the recent launches from SpaceX, Kuaizhou, and Rocket Lab.
In this week's spaceflight update, NASA has awarded contracts to 11 companies for cutting-edge space technologies, while Lockheed Martin secures a contract to develop a nuclear thermal propulsion engine. Join Elysia Segal as she explores the latest space industry headlines and rocket launches, including updates on Rocket Lab's Neutron design. Stay informed with the latest advancements in space exploration!
In this episode of This Week in Spaceflight, Elysia brings you the latest headlines from the space industry. Virgin Galactic reported mixed results for Q2 2023 as they gear up for their second commercial flight. ESA's Euclid telescope sent back stunning images of galaxies and stars, furthering our understanding of the universe. SpaceX had an eventful week with impressive launches of Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy, including a special landing profile. Plus, we cover news on extended fairings, Orienspace's tests, L3Harris's acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne, ULA's ICPS-3, and NASA's temporary loss of contact with Voyager 2. Stay tuned for a preview of exciting launches coming up next
This Week in Spaceflight, we dive into the latest updates in the space industry. Starliner faces more delays, Ariane 6 timeline shifts, and Russia prepares for its first moon mission in decades. Starlink Group launches, a Soyuz milestone, Virgin Galactic's commercial flight, Rocket Lab's financial update, and other news stories from across space. Stay tuned for a comprehensive roundup of spaceflight highlights and developments!
This Week in Spaceflight: Artemis 2 Countdown Begins, Astra's Q2 Earnings & SpaceX's New InnovationsNASASpaceflight18 Aug 2023Join Elysia Segal for NSF as we delve deep into this week's major spaceflight events! From Artemis 2's mobile launcher rollout, Astra's financial revelations, to SpaceX's advancements in booster recovery. Discover Astra's strategies, NASA's ambitious plans for Artemis II, and witness the potential future of autonomous sea recoveries by SpaceX. All this and more, in this episode of 'This Week in Spaceflight'. Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE for weekly space insights!
India Lands On The Moon; Russia's Lander Crashes | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight25 Aug 2023#IndiaMoonLanding#Chandrayaan3#Luna25CrashJoin Elysia Segal for the latest episode of "This Week in Spaceflight" where we delve into India's successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing, the unfortunate crash of Russia's Luna 25, and Rocket Lab's impressive reused engine launch. We'll also cover the latest contracts awarded for the US Space Development Agency's satellite constellations, updates on SpaceX's Starlink missions, and a glimpse into future Crew Dragon missions. For all space enthusiasts and those curious about the cosmos, this episode is packed with the latest happenings and advancements in space technology.
NASA's Science In Jeopardy? Starship Stack SOON! | This Week in SpaceflightNASASpaceflight1 Sept 2023#SpaceX #Starship #OSIRISRExIt's another episode of "This Week in Spaceflight!" This week is jam-packed with updates. Get ready as SpaceX's Starship undergoes final preparations for its highly-anticipated launch. Discover NASA's OSIRIS-REx's mission to asteroid Bennu and the meticulous rehearsal ahead of its sample recovery on Earth. Don't miss the latest on SpaceX’s most international crew ever!
In this week's spaceflight update, we delve into the successful completion of Chandrayaan-3's primary mission, ESA and Arianespace's crucial tests of the Ariane 6 rocket, SpaceX's Starship fully stacked, and more exciting developments from the world of space exploration. Stay tuned for the latest news and updates from the cosmos!
Join Elysia Segal on this week's comprehensive roundup of the hottest news in the world of spaceflight. Rocket Lab is setting records with its Neutron initiatives, Europe is shaking up its spaceflight scene, and there's a whole array of launches that took place this week. We dive deep into each update, providing expert insights and analyses to keep you abreast with the latest developments.
Join Elysia Segal for an in-depth review of the major happenings This Week in Spaceflight. Dive deep into Stoke Space's monumental Hopper2 test, SpaceX's record-breaking Starlink missions, Rocket Lab's Electron setback, and get updates on NASA's Artemis II crew rehearsals and the Soyuz MS-24 launch. Plus, stay tuned for highlights across the cosmos including Ingenuity's latest Mars antics!
Join us in the latest episode of "This Week in Spaceflight" as we dive into exciting updates from the world of space! 🚀 Our host, Elysia Segal, covers NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission's successful return of asteroid Bennu samples, FAA’s closure on Blue Origin’s New Shepard mishap investigation, SpaceX’s rapid progress, and much more! Get insights on the Artemis II preparations and stay tuned for a comprehensive overview of recent launches, including those from SpaceX and China! Sponsored by Brilliant. Subscribe for weekly space updates! 🔔 #SpaceNews #NASA #BlueOriginSupport space coast guest contributor Lupi by visiting their spaceflight print shop: http://awildlupi.smugmug.com/🔗 NSF Store: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/shop/⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖊️Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@Alexphysics13)✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).🎥 Video from Max Evans, Space Coast Live, Lupi, Blue Origin, NASA, SpaceX, CCTV, Iran Ministry of Defence, Roscosmos, ESA, JPL-Caltech, Rocket Factory Augsburg, Virgin Galactic, ULA.
Stay updated with the latest spaceflight events in our weekly roundup! Witness Rocket Lab's Neutron spectacular moment, delve into China's ambitious Solar System exploration, and get a glimpse of SpaceX's Starlink doubleheader. We've also got insights on Vega's delay, JAXA's moon-bound lander, and NASA's upcoming Falcon Heavy mission with Psyche. Subscribe now for your weekly dose of cosmic events and celestial insights! 🚀🌌 #Spaceflight #SpaceNews #RocketLaunch
Join Elysia Segal for an in-depth look into the world of spaceflight on this special October edition of NSF’s weekly update. Uncover the latest on the ISS's coolant leak, dive into the secretive launch of Amazon's Kuiper internet satellites, and marvel at the rich, carbon-filled samples from asteroid Bennu revealed by NASA. Plus, catch up with Stoke Space’s big plans and ISRO's upcoming in-flight abort test. Subscribe and stay tuned for weekly space updates!
Rocket Companies Testify Before Congress | This Week In Spaceflight20 Oct 2023#SpaceNews#Spaceflight#IndiaSpaceIn this week's episode of "This Week in Spaceflight," we cover India's bold exploration goals, Blue Origin's innovative Blue Ring orbital tug, and the recent FAA Senate hearing involving SpaceX's complaints. Join us for the latest space news and updates!India's Ambitious Exploration Plans: Discover India's plans for a space station and a moon landing by 2040, along with other interplanetary missions.Blue Origin's Blue Ring: Explore Blue Origin's versatile orbital platform designed for in-space logistics and delivery.SpaceX's FAA Senate Hearing: Learn about the Senate hearing discussing regulations for commercial human space activities and SpaceX's demand for faster regulations.
Join us for the latest news in spaceflight! This week, we cover Starship's major pre-launch test, China's latest crewed mission, and India's successful in-flight abort test. Plus, ABL Space Systems' rocket update and more launches of the week. Stay informed about the exciting developments in the world of space exploration!
In this week's episode of "This Week in Spaceflight," NASA's Lucy spacecraft uncovers an unexpected binary asteroid, Shenzhou 16 returns after a five-month stay in orbit, and SpaceX sets records with Starlink launches. Plus, Blue Origin unveils its lunar lander, ArianeGroup tests a reusable upper stage, and the FAA moves closer to approving Starship's next launch. Stay up to date with the latest space news and discoveries!
Dive into the latest updates from the world of space exploration. We'll cover Rocket Lab's return to flight with Electron, following a detailed investigation into their recent launch mishap. Get the inside scoop on European Space Agency's (ESA) new initiatives, including a focus on commercial cargo vehicles and competitive contracts for future space operations. Plus, don't miss our exclusive insights on SpaceX's Starship gearing up for its next flight, as well as updates on Falcon 9's record-breaking launches and Virgin Galactic's plans for the Unity spaceplane. Stay tuned as we explore the dynamic and evolving universe of spaceflight!🔗 NSF Store: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/shop/⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro)🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13)🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Starbase Live, Rocket Lab, iQPS, Virgin Galactic, ESA, ArianeGroup, The Exploration Company, AVIO, CCTV, SpaceX, NASA, ABL Space Systems, Euclid/Euclid Consortium, US Space Force, SES.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
It's a monumental day in the world of space exploration! This November 16, 2023, we bring you a special edition of "This Week in Spaceflight," hosted by Elysia Segal. Dive into the excitement surrounding SpaceX's much-awaited Launch of the Second Flight Test of Starship, including detailed insights into FAA approvals, environmental assessments, and more.🔭 What's Inside:Starship's Big Moment: Explore the latest developments leading up to Starship's launch. Understand the significance of FAA approvals and environmental assessments in this historic event.Launches of the Week: Get a comprehensive review of the week's launches, including SpaceX's Falcon 9 missions, featuring the Transporter 9 and O3b mPOWER satellites.Space Sector Highlights: Catch up on key developments across the space industry, including Dream Chaser's pre-launch preparations and Artemis II's Orion service module updates.Mars in Focus: Discover how the Mars solar conjunction is impacting operations on the Red Planet.🔗 Essential Links:In-Depth Launch Articles: Transporter 9 Article - https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/...Dream Chaser Article - https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/...2024 NSF Calendars: Grab our exclusive space-themed calendars, perfect for space enthusiasts! https://shop.nasaspaceflight.com/coll...Starbase Live: Tune in to SpaceX's Starbase activities 24/7. https://nsf.live/c/starbase👀 Stay on Top of Space News:Subscribe and hit the bell for the latest updates in spaceflight.Don't miss our live coverage of the Starship launch and more.#SpaceX #Starship #SpaceNews #ThisWeekInSpaceflight #SpaceExploration #Falcon9 #LaunchUpdates #SpaceIndustry #MarsConjunction #DreamChaser #ArtemisII #OrionModule #StarbaseLive #RocketLaunches #EnvironmentalAssessment #FAA #SpaceTechnology #FutureOfSpace #SpaceCommunity🛰️ Join us in witnessing space history as it unfolds! Subscribe now and be part of the journey! 🛰️🔗 NSF Store: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/shop/⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13)🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Michael Baylor, Sean Doherty, Max Evans, Trevor Sesnic, Starase Live, SpaceX, ULA, NASA, Planet Labs, JPL-Caltech, ASU, & MSSS.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
🌟 Join us on a cosmic journey in this week's episode of Spaceflight news! We're diving into the incredible second flight of SpaceX's Starship, the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner crew missions, and the significant progress of ESA's Ariane 6 rocket.🚀 Starship's Stunning Test: Get the lowdown on Starship's second test flight. Discover how SpaceX is revolutionizing space exploration with this groundbreaking vehicle.👨🚀 Starliner’s Crew Flight Test Date Announced: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in human spaceflight as NASA and Boeing prepare for the much-anticipated Starliner mission.🔥 ESA's Ariane 6 Achieves Long Duration Burn: Learn about ESA's critical test of the Ariane 6 core stage, setting the stage for its upcoming debut flight.📡 Across Space: From Psyche's interplanetary laser comms to ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission plans, we cover the most exciting happenings in space exploration.🌍 Plus More: Insights on Landspace's ZhuQue-3 rocket, Astrolab's lunar payloads, upcoming launches, and much more!👉 Sponsored by Brilliant: Enhance your scientific learning with Brilliant’s interactive courses. Get 20% off your annual premium subscription and a 30-day free trial: https://brilliant.org/nasaspaceflight .
More Hubble Trouble (plus India's Future Plans) | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight1 Dec 2023#SpaceX #ESA #Ariane6Join us on a cosmic journey in this week's episode of Spaceflight news! (seriously? heh - Das) We're taking a look at India's big space exploration plans, the latest issues with NASA's Hubble space telescope, satellite photo evidence of a failed Chinese rocket test, and Firefly's testing of its Miranda engine.🚀 China releases unprecedented high resolution images of its Tiangong Space Station👨🚀 India sets ambitious space programs including putting a Indian astronaut on the Moon by 2040🔥 Firefly test fires its Miranda engine for the first time🔭 Hubble enters safe mode (once again)📡 Across Space: Ariane 6 finally gets a launch date, ESA tests carbon fiber tank for a Ariane 6 upgrade, and NASA's Dragonfly mission sees another delay.🌍 Plus More: Lots of launches coming up next week, including ZhuQue-2's third flight!
In this week's Starbase Update, we dive into the latest developments at SpaceX's Starbase facility. Ship 28 is undergoing crucial tile work to prepare for its next flight, while the Starfactory nears completion with impressive cranes ready to handle massive loads. Mega Bay 2 receives new glass panels, and a mysterious concrete structure is taking shape at the Sanchez Site. We bid farewell to SN15's aft section and ponder its fate.At the launch site, the existing tank farm sees significant upgrades, with new subcoolers being integrated. An expansion of the tank farm introduces horizontal tanks that could replace vertical ones, signaling further advancements in Starship technology.On the orbital launch mount, essential maintenance work is in progress, including the removal of clamps and the return of the dancefloor. We explore the significance of guiding pins and the repair of the "chopsticks." Booster 10's static fire test campaign draws closer.Lastly, we're excited about the "GATEWAY TO MARS" sign installation at the launch site, reflecting SpaceX's ambitious goals.
This week in spaceflight, with Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).➡️youtube.com/watch?v=Fms6oW…Including NASA's findings on the OSIRIS-REx parachutes, SpaceX's surprise launch contract win, and the latest teasers from Stoke Space about their fully reusable rocket. We also cover Falcon 9's multiple missions, to South Korea's experimental rocket launch, a special segment on Stratolaunch's recent activities, and a look at upcoming space missions.🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13) 🎥 Max Evans, Stoke Space, Amazon, ULA, NASA, SpaceX, Thales Alenia Space, CCTV, Galactic Energy, Stratolaunch, Alan Wilson, Intuitive Machines, LandSpace, Rocket Lab. ✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).
Starship Flight 3 Testing, Soon? | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight15 Dec 2023Join Elysia Segal on this exciting edition of 'This Week in Spaceflight' as we cover the latest happenings in the space industry! We dive into Relativity Space's groundbreaking test of the Aeon R engine, catch a rare glimpse of Amazon’s Kuiper satellites in orbit, and explore ULA's Vulcan rocket delays. Plus, we'll discuss Axiom Space's progress on their space station module and much more. Stay tuned for a comprehensive update on all the key events and developments in space exploration. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more weekly spaceflight updates!🛰️ Join us in witnessing space history as it unfolds! Subscribe now and be part of the journey! 🛰️
This Week in Spaceflight, NASA achieves a groundbreaking feat by streaming high-definition video from deep space using laser communication. The adorable cat video from space is a must-see! Join Elysia Segal for a comprehensive rundown of launches, including Chang Zheng 5, Soyuz 2.1b, Hyperbola-1, Falcon 9, New Shepard, and an exciting update on SpaceX's Starship testing. Stay tuned for Across Space highlights, including SpaceX's Starlink delays and Relativity's impressive Aeon R engine progress. Plus, Shetland receives a license for the UK's first vertical launch spaceport, ULA's Vulcan rocket update, and a sneak peek at upcoming launches.
Welcome to 'This Week in Spaceflight' with Elysia Segal, bringing you the latest and most exciting developments in space exploration. In this episode, we're diving into SpaceX's record-breaking year, NASA's Juno spacecraft's stunning flyby of Jupiter's moon Io, and the latest updates on Starship's Flight 3. Stay tuned as we cover the flurry of launches including Falcon 9's remarkable missions, China's busy launch schedule, and significant advances in space technology. Plus, we delve into Firefly's 4th mission, the construction of China's new commercial launchpad, and JAXA's upcoming H3 rocket flight. Don't miss any spaceflight news from the past weeks and what's coming next
Elysia Segal brings you the latest and most exciting developments in space exploration. 🌌🚀 📌 New Glenn's Milestone: Blue Origin's New Glenn first-stage booster is now at the Cape's launchpad! While not yet set for launch, its presence is a significant step forward. We dive deep into the hardware details and what this means for future missions.📌 Direct-to-Cell Starlink Technology: SpaceX's breakthrough in satellite communication - we analyze how Starlink satellites are now capable of transmitting directly to cell phones.📌 Global Space Updates: From the UAE providing an airlock for the Gateway lunar station to China's Chang'e 6 lunar lander being shipped for launch - get insights into these global space developments.🚀 Launch Forecast: Get the latest schedule on upcoming launches including Falcon 9 Starlink missions, Chang Zheng 7, Electron, and more!
🚀 Welcome to a bustling week in spaceflight!🌌 Space Station Traffic: Dive into the details of the Axiom-3 crewed launch and the Tianzhou-7 cargo mission, highlighting a week of intense activity for the International Space Station.🎉 SpaceX's 300th Success: Celebrate SpaceX's remarkable achievement of 300 successful launches, marking a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight history.🚀 Helios Orbital Tug Unveiled: Explore Impulse Space's announcement of the Helios tug, a game-changer in orbital transportation, promising to reshape how payloads navigate space.🌍 Global Launch Roundup: Get the lowdown on this week's launches, including SpaceX's Starlink missions and China's Tianzhou-7, alongside Astrobotic's Peregrine updates.🌐 Starlink’s New Venture: Learn about SpaceX's expansion into commercial gateway services, offering high-speed, reliable connectivity through Starlink.🇨🇳 China's Lunar Ambitions: Uncover China's progress in the prototype phase of its lunar program, gearing up for ambitious future Moon missions.📅 Next Week's Spaceflight Preview: Anticipate upcoming launches, including Lijian-1, SpaceShip Two's Galactic 06 mission, and more Starlink satellites.
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This Week In Spaceflight, with Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal) Big Stations on Big Rockets, Shuttle Endeavour's final stacking, and more!➡️
Elysia Segal brings you the latest spaceflight news: starting with Oleg Kononenko shattering a long-standing human spaceflight record. Meanwhile, SpaceX gears up for an ambitious test of Starship, rolling out for stacked testing in anticipation of its third monumental flight. And not to be overshadowed, SpaceX's PACE mission takes to the skies, embarking on a mission to deepen our understanding of Earth's oceans, clouds, and ecosystems.
Join Elysia Segal for an electrifying update this week in spaceflight, covering the journey of a new lunar lander to the Moon, Starship's pivotal launch rehearsal, and a historic Falcon 9 launch - its 300th flight! From Blue Origin's New Glenn simulator making its way to the launch pad to classified missions and breakthrough satellite deployments, this episode packs in the latest advancements and milestones in space exploration. Subscribe for weekly insights into the evolving landscape of space travel and stay tuned as we delve into the progress, innovation, and future of humanity's quest beyond Earth.
Feb 23, 2024 In this week's episode of This Week in Spaceflight, we delve into SpaceX's groundbreaking partnership with the Bahamas for Starlink launches, and the historic lunar landing by Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander. Plus, updates on Blue Origin's New Glenn testing and other major spaceflight developments. Tune in for all the latest news and insights!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13) with Justin Davenport and Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Julia Bergeron, Sean Doherty, Max Evans, Nathan Barker, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, NASA, Blue Origin, Russian Ministry of Defence, SpaceX, Roscosmos, Intuitive Machines, NASA Glenn, Columbia Sportswear, Canadensys Aerospace, Embry-Riddle University, ULA, Chinese Academy of Sciences, ESA, JAXA, ISRO, Rocket Lab.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Join Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer) in This Week in Spaceflight, as he discusses India's announced astronauts and even more Moon news.Link:
All the latest in spaceflight with Elysia (@elysiasegal), as we close in on the third launch of the world's most powerful rocket.https://youtube.com/watch?v=tsaATtNdCH4
In this week's episode of This Week in Spaceflight, SpaceX sets a date for Starship’s next flight, NASA graduates a new class of astronauts, and much more unfolds in the cosmos! Watch to catch up on the latest updates and upcoming launches in the world of space exploration.SpaceX gears up for an exciting Starship mission, unveiling a faster propellant loading sequence and ambitious test objectives. Meanwhile, NASA celebrates the graduation of a diverse group of astronauts, poised to embark on missions to the International Space Station, Artemis program, and beyond.But it's not just SpaceX and NASA making headlines - Lockheed Martin announces a major bid to acquire Terran Orbital, a pivotal player in satellite manufacturing and mission operations. Additionally, Gilmour Space receives a landmark license for Australia's first orbital launch facility, marking a significant milestone for the country's space industry.From the cancellation of NASA's OSAM-1 project to ABL Space Systems' preparations for its second rocket test flight, dive into the latest developments shaping the future of space exploration.
🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13) with Justin Davenport and Aaron McCrea🎥 Footage from: BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Sean Doherty, D Wisem ASA, SpaceX, MBRSC, Blue Origin, MAXAR, Terran Orbital, Gilmour Space, gov.uk, ABL Space Systems, SkyFi, Rocket Lab, Pexels.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro)💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
00:00 Intro00:33 SpaceX launches Crew-8 mission to the ISS01:57 Falcon 9 launch of Transporter-1002:56 Falcon 9 breaks records with another Starlink mission04:06 Starship has a launch date! 07:50 NASA astronauts graduate, agency opens applications10:40 New Glenn pathfinder testing complete11:24 NASA cancels multi-billion program12:47 Lockheed Martin wants to acquire Terran Orbital13:45 Gilmour Space receives launch facility license14:33 ABL preparing for RS1 Flight 215:27 March 9th: Kairos Maiden Flight15:40 March 10th: Falcon 9 launch of Starlink 6-4315:53 March 11th: Falcon 9 launch of Starlink 7-1716:00 March 11th: Crew-7 return to Earth16:16 March 12th: Electron launch of Owl Night Long16:27 March 13th: Falcon 9 launch of Starlink 6-4416:37 March 14th: Starship's Third Flight16:57 Outro
SpaceX's Starship Achieves New Milestones | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight15 Mar 2024In this week's This Week In Spaceflight episode, we review the impressive third flight test of Starship, the amazing views from space, and the Ship's reentry. We also examine the explosive maiden flight of Space One's Kairos rocket, a new crew returning from the ISS, and a lot more!⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13) with Justin Davenport, Evan Packer🎥 Footage from: D Wise, Max Evans, Boca Chica Gal, Sean Doherty, Space Coast Live, Starbase Live, SpaceX, NASA, ABCTVNews, Rocket Lab, CCTV, CALT, Umbra Space, Stratolaunch.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro)💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).🔍 If you are interested in using footage from this video, please review our content use policy: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/conte...Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:31 Falcon 9 launch of Starlink 6-4301:03 Falcon 9 launch of Starlink 7-1701:46 Electron launch of Owl Night Long02:14 First flight of Kairos ends in spectacular explosion03:08 Chang Zheng 2C partial failure with DRO-A/B04:13 Starship launches, achieves "orbital insertion"10:02 Crew-7 returns from the ISS11:12 First powered flight of Stratolaunch's Talon12:14 Starliner delays again but it's not its fault13:23 March 15th: Falcon 9 launch of Starlink 6-4413:40 March 19th: Falcon 9 launch of Starlink 7-1613:51 March 20th: Electron launch of Live and Let Fly14:05 March 21st: Soyuz 2.1a launch of Soyuz MS-2514:23 March 21st: Falcon 9 launch of CRS-3014:42 Outro
Join Elysia Segal for an action-packed roundup of this week's spaceflight activities. From China's lunar relay satellite launch and Northrop Grumman's intriguing Lunar Railroad study to SpaceX's enigmatic Starlink mission and the long-awaited debut of their crew tower at Cape Canaveral. We're focusing our lens into the highlights of the week, including launches from SpaceX, China's space program, and Rocket Lab's latest classified mission. Stay tuned for insights on NASA's budget proposal for 2025 and what it means for future space exploration. Subscribe and hit the bell to stay updated on all things space!
Mar 29, 2024This week in spaceflight has been filled with groundbreaking discoveries and pivotal moments! Join Elysia Segal as we delve into the transformation of an asteroid post-NASA's DART mission, explore new insights into supermassive black holes, and recap a week bustling with launches from around the globe. Discover the resilience of Japan's SLIM lunar lander, the final voyage of ULA's iconic Delta IV Heavy, and France's investment in the future of small satellite launchers. Plus, find out why Boeing is suing Virgin Galactic, how ISRO's spaceplane fared in its second test, and the preparations for NASA's Europa Clipper mission. Tune in for a comprehensive roundup of this week's most compelling spaceflight news and get ready for the exciting launches lined up for next week!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13) with John Sharp and Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: .Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, ESO/L. Calçada, N. Risinger (skysurvey.org), DSS, VISTA, VVV Survey/D. Minniti DSS, Nogueras-Lara et al., Schoedel, NACO, GRAVITY Collaboration, EHT Collaboration, NASA, Roscosmos, John Hopkins APL, JAXA, JPL-Caltech, Goddard Spaceflight Center, University of Arizona, SpaceX, CCTV, Latitude, Sirius Space Services, MaiaSpace, ISRO, Virgin Galactic, Airbus, ESA, Intuitive Machines.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro)💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).00:00 Intro00:28 DART reshaped a whole asteroid!03:16 Soyuz MS-25 carries a new crew to the ISS05:05 Falcon 9 launch of Starlink Group 6-4205:29 Falcon 9 launch of Starlink Group 6-4607:16 Chang Zheng 6A launch of Yunhai-3-0207:53 Black Holes are a lot more similar than we thought10:05 French government hands out contracts to French launch companies12:42 ISRO tests future spaceplane13:32 SLIM is back!14:37 Boeing's lawsuit against Virgin Galactic16:04 Euclid finally broke the ice17:24 IM-1 mission officially ended18:38 Europa Clipper passes pre-launch testing19:20 March 30th: Falcon 9 launch of Eutelsat 36D19:36 March 31st: Falcon 9 launch of Starlink Group 6-4519:48 March 31st: Soyuz 2.1b launch of Resurs-P #420:00 April 1st: Final launch of Delta IV Heavy - NROL-7020:27 One Million Thanks!
Eclipsing The Ordinary | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight5 Apr 2024The latest spaceflight news with Elysia Segal from NSF, covering the buzzing activities of April's first week. Witness SpaceX's Starship gearing up for its fourth majestic flight, NASA's announcement on lunar rover providers, and get prepared for the breathtaking solar eclipse visible over North America. Stay updated with launch records, intriguing rover designs for the moon's harsh terrains, and the much-awaited celestial spectacle. Don't miss out on our detailed coverage and expert analysis on what these developments mean for the future of space exploration.⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13) with John Sharp and Evan Packer.🎥 Footage from: BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Sean Doherty, Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost, Intuitive Machines, Google Earth, NASA, Toyota, Roscosmos, SpaceX, CCTV, Stoke Space, Polaris, Blue Origin, US Air Force, Tory Bruno, ULA✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro)💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed)
Apr 12, 2024 6 productsJoin NSF's Elysia Segal for the spaceflight activities this week! With footage of SpaceX and Launcher engine tests. Watch the Raptor Vacuum and E-2 engines in slow motion and dive into the technical details. Plus, catch up on a series of SpaceX Falcon 9 launches, including the Starlink missions and the historic final Delta IV Heavy launch. Also includes the inspiring total solar eclipse across North America. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more weekly updates! 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13) with Justin Davenport and Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Sean Doherty, John Galloway, D Wise, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, Launcher, Roscosmos, NASA, Sen, VAST, ESA, Rocket Lab, Lunar Outpost, CCTV, Google Earth.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).00:00 Intro00:29 SpaceX and Launcher release engine test footage03:15 Falcon 9 launch of Starlink 8-104:36 Falcon 9 launch of Bandwagon-106:34 Final Delta IV Heavy launch - NROL-7008:10 Falcon 9 launch of Starlink 6-4808:48 First Angara A5 launch from Vostochny09:43 Falcon 9 launch of USSF-6210:42 Soyuz MS-24 return to Earth11:54 2024 North American Total Solar Eclipse15:21 Vast to use Starlink on its Haven-1 station16:13 ESA tasks Thales Alenia Space with EDL contract for ExoMars 202817:15 Rocket Lab starts offering composite fabrication18:01 Japan and US collaboration for Artemis18:48 April 13th: Falcon 9 launch of Starlink Group 6-4919:15 April 15th: Chang Zheng 2D launch of Unknown19:27 April 17th: Falcon 9 launch of Starlink Group 6-5119:39 Outro
Join Elysia Segal on this special one-year anniversary edition of "This Week in Spaceflight" as we delve into the latest spaceflight news! Discover NASA's latest hurdles with the Mars Sample Return mission, witness Boeing's Starliner being stacked on an Atlas V rocket, and celebrate SpaceX achieving 20 flights with a single Falcon 9 booster. Plus, we'll explore the implications of space debris impacting a home and give you a sneak peek at upcoming launches, including more Starlink missions and international launches. Stay tuned and subscribe to catch all the cosmic developments!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13) with Aaron McCrea and Evan Packer.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, NASA JPL, ULA, NASA, SpaceX, JAXA, Roscosmos, Space Pioneer, LANDSPACE, ArianeGroup, ESA, Caltech, LANL/CNES/CNRS, NASA Goddard, Relativity Space, CCTV, Rocket Lab, Xinhua/Wang Jiangbo✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).00:00 Intro00:29 ISS orbital debris hit a house in Florida03:32 China's upcoming reusable rockets06:00 NASA's troubles with Mars Sample Return Mission09:46 Starliner integrated with Atlas V ahead of Crew Flight Test11:34 All Ariane 6 testing now complete ahead of debut flight12:25 Ingenuity's final goodbye... maybe13:33 NASA confirms Dragonfly mission14:28 Relativity makes progress at LC-1615:33 SpaceX flies a Falcon booster for the 20th time16:21 Chang Zheng 2D launches SuperView Neo 3-0116:49 Falcon 9 launches Starlink Group 6-5117:20 Falcon 9 launches Starlink Group 6-5217:52 April 20th: Chang Zheng 2D launch18:04 April 22nd: Falcon 9 launch of Starlink 6-5318:12 April 23rd: Electron launch of Beginning of The Swarm18:29 April 25th: China's next crewed spaceflight18:49 April 25th: Russian spacewalk on the ISS19:06 Outro
May 24, 2024 Welcome to This Week in Spaceflight! In this episode, we reveal the potential launch date for Starship's next flight following its wet dress rehearsal, Europe's exciting developments with Ariane 6 and ISS cargo missions, and SpaceX's first-of-its-kind mission for the US government. Plus, what happened at McGregor during a Raptor engine test? Stay tuned for all these updates and more!🔴 Highlights:* Starship Launch: Completion of wet dress rehearsal and potential launch date.* European Spaceflight News: Ariane 6 debut, ISS cargo missions, and ExoMars 2028.* McGregor Test: Explosive Raptor engine test anomaly.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13).🎥 Footage from: BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, Ryan Caton, Max Evans, Brady Kenniston, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, ESA, ESA-U, JAXA, NASA Goddard, NOAA, NASA, Rocket Factory Augsburg, The Exploration Company, Space Pioneer, CCTV, SpaceX, Russian Aerospace Forces, Blue Origin, ULA, Rocket Lab.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
It's Time! Starship & Starliner Inch Closer To Launch! | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight31 May 2024#Starliner #BlueOrigin #StarlinkThis Week in Spaceflight we cover Starship's progress towards its next launch, the return of Starliner to the pad after another delay, and updates on two Japanese space probes, SLIM and Akatsuki. Stay tuned for all these exciting developments and more!🔴 Highlights:* Starship Launch: SpaceX prepares for Starship's fourth flight with a second Wet Dress Rehearsal and regulatory updates.* Starliner Update: Boeing's Starliner is back on the pad, targeting a June 1st launch after addressing valve and helium leak issues.* Japanese Space Probes: JAXA's SLIM and Akatsuki missions face new challenges on the Moon and around Venus.
Epic Week in Space: Starship Flight 4, Starliner Launch, and China's Moon Mission!NASASpaceflight7 Jun 2024#SpaceX #Starship #StarlinerJoin us for a thrilling recap of an epic week in spaceflight! From Starship's incredible launch and landing to Starliner's first crewed mission, and China's historic far side moon mission, we've got it all covered. Stay tuned for all the details, updates, and what’s next in space exploration.🔴 Highlights:** Starliner Launch: Boeing’s Starliner successfully launches its first crew to the ISS.** Starship Flight 4: SpaceX’s Starship completes a successful launch to landing mission.** China's Moon Mission: Chang’e 6 lands and returns samples from the far side of the Moon.** Hubble Updates: NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope adjusts operations.Across Space: Milestones, new records, and exciting developments in space exploration.
Astronaut Emergency Simulation Scare | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight14 Jun 2024#SpaceX #VirginGalactic #MarsThis week in spaceflight, Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity makes its final flight, ESA finds water ice in unexpected regions of Mars, New Glenn is now eligible for military missions, and we gain some scary insights into astronaut emergency simulations. Join us as we cover these stories and more!🔴 Highlights:🔴 Virgin Galactic’s Last Flight: VSS Unity's final mission and the future of Virgin Galactic.🔴 Water on Mars: ESA's surprising discovery of frost on Mars's volcanoes.🔴 SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin: New Glenn’s eligibility for military missions and the NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 contracts.🔴 Astronaut Emergency Simulations: A glimpse into the rigorous training for space emergencies.🔴 Stoke Space Engine Test: First firing of the full-flow staged combustion methalox engine.🔴 Space Traffic: A recap of the latest launches and what to expect next week.
SpaceX Raptor Test Stand Back In Action | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight21 Jun 2024#VirginGalactic #RocketLaunch #SpaceXThis week in spaceflight, Voyager 1 resumes its science operations, Russia and China partner up for a lunar base, and SpaceX's McGregor tripod stand roars back to life. Join us as we cover these exciting updates and more!Highlights:🔴 Voyager 1: NASA's probe returns to full science operations.🔴 Russia-China Lunar Base: Joint efforts to establish a moon outpost.🔴 US-India Space Collaboration: Training and launching ISRO astronauts.🔴 McGregor Tripod Stand: SpaceX's Raptor engine tests resume.🔴 Space Traffic: Recent launches and upcoming missions
SpaceX Contracted To Deorbit The ISS | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight28 Jun 2024#ChinaSpace #Starliner #DreamChaserThis week in spaceflight, China returns the first-ever samples from the far side of the Moon, NASA contracts SpaceX to deorbit the ISS, and Dream Chaser misses its ride into space. Join us for all the latest updates!Highlights:🔴 Chang’e 6: Historic Moon sample return.🔴 ISS Deorbit: NASA contracts SpaceX for deorbit plans.🔴 Dream Chaser Delay: ULA changes launch plans.🔴 Spacesuit Scrub: ISS EVA cut short.🔴 Firefly Launch Plans: New launch sites announced.
A Chinese Static Fire Turns Into A Launch | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight5 Jul 2024#SpaceX #Roscosmos #RocketLabIn this week's episode, a Chinese company accidentally launched their rocket during a static fire test! We'll also discuss whether Russia can meet its ambitious schedule for their upcoming space station. Plus, get updates on RFA, Stoke Space, Blue Origin, and a delay in New Glenn’s maiden mission. All this and more in your latest spaceflight update!
Falcon 9 Stage 2 Anomaly After 300+ Missions! 🚀 | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight13 Jul 2024#Ariane6 #SpacePioneer #FireflyThis week, SpaceX's Falcon 9 experienced a mission anomaly after over 300 flights. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket had a successful first flight, with a few hiccups, and NASA's CHAPEA Mars mission simulation concluded after 378 days. Plus, India sends astronauts to the U.S. for ISS training, updates on the Starliner, and much more. Don't miss out on all the latest space news!
🚀 SpaceX's ISS Deorbit Plan (Plus VIPER Rover Cancelled!) | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight20 Jul 2024#Ariane6 #SpacePioneer #ApophisJoin us as we cover the latest spaceflight news! NASA cancels its first lunar rover in over 50 years, and we learn more about SpaceX’s proposal to deorbit the International Space Station. Plus, Falcon 9 may return to flight soon, and we have updates on Rocket Lab's Archimedes engine, Europa Clipper's potential delay, and more. Stay tuned for all this and more in This Week in Spaceflight!
🚀 SpaceX Set To Resume Falcon 9 Flights | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight27 Jul 2024#Mars #Perseverance #StarlinerIn this week's spaceflight update, we cover the critical Starliner hot fire test, the arrival of the Artemis II SLS Core Stage at Kennedy Space Center, and intriguing clues from Perseverance about the possibility of life on Mars. Plus, updates on SpaceX's return to flight, Chinese reusable rockets, Chandra's 25th anniversary, and more.
🚀 STARLINER Is Not Coming Home Yet | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight2 Aug 2024#SpaceX #Starliner #Falcon9This week in spaceflight, we cover Starliner’s critical thruster test, NASA’s Gateway program facing challenges, and Falcon 9’s impressive return to flight with a triple launch in just 28 hours! Plus, updates on NASA’s next major telescope, Stoke Space’s Nova rocket, and more.
Raptor 3 Fires Up, New Glenn Tests at Port & Starliner's Latest Update | This Week in SpaceflightNASASpaceflight9 Aug 2024Get the latest spaceflight news: SpaceX's Raptor 3 engine fires up for the first time, Blue Origin conducts critical port procedures for New Glenn, and we get the latest update on Starliner’s return mission. Plus, Rocket Lab tests their Archimedes engine, ISRO reveals astronauts training in Houston, and much more! Stay tuned for your comprehensive weekly spaceflight update.
NASA's Mars Water Discovery & SpaceX's Historic Polar Orbit Mission | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight17 Aug 2024Explore the latest in space exploration as SpaceX prepares for its first human mission into polar orbit, and NASA's InSight mission uncovers the possibility of vast oceans beneath Mars' surface. Get updates on Starliner's return plans, Polaris Dawn's upcoming mission, and more in this week's space news roundup.
SpaceX’s Next Giant Leap for Human Spaceflight: Polaris Dawn | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight23 Aug 2024#SpaceX #PolarisDawn #BlueOriginGet the latest updates on spaceflight, including SpaceX’s upcoming Polaris Dawn mission, Blue Origin’s testing challenges with New Glenn, and incredible photos from ESA’s JUICE spacecraft. Dive into this week’s space news covering rocket launches, hardware developments, and more in our detailed breakdown.
Not A Good Week For Rockets | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight30 Aug 2024#SpaceX #Falcon9 #StarlinerThis week in spaceflight, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster fails to land successfully after a long streak of successful recoveries, ending in a dramatic explosion. We dive into what happened, the implications for upcoming missions, and whether the FAA will ground Falcon 9. Plus, NASA has finally set a return date for Starliner, but with a twist—Butch and Suni won’t be returning on Starliner but on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon instead. We also cover the latest news on NASA’s Europa Clipper, which is back on track after resolving concerns about radiation issues, and much more, including updates on the Peregrine, KAIROS, and ABL anomalies. Join us for a comprehensive recap of all the major spaceflight stories this week!
Blue Origin's New Glenn Will Land Here! | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight6 Sept 2024#Falcon9#BlueOrigin#StarlinerIt’s been a busy week in spaceflight! SpaceX recovers what’s left of booster B1062 after its landing failure, and Starliner is preparing for its return to Earth—but not before making some strange noises. Blue Origin is gearing up for the maiden flight of its New Glenn rocket, while China plans to send moon bricks to space. We also cover the latest in Artemis mission preparations and take a look at Rocket Lab’s packed factory. Join us as we break down all these updates and more in this week’s spaceflight recap!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysia_segal).🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: Julia Bergeron, Max Evans, Space Coast Live, Nic Ansuini, NASA, Blue Origin, John Kraus/Polaris Program, CCTV, The LEGO Group, Rocket Lab, ULA, Sierra Space, Marvin Coloma, Karen Bea, SpaceX, ESA, ESA/BepiColombo/MTM, Roscosmos.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
A New Era in Spaceflight: Polaris Dawn's Record-Breaking Mission | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight13 Sept 2024#SpaceX#PolarisDawn#ZhuQue3This week in spaceflight is packed with historic milestones and exciting developments! The Polaris Dawn mission made headlines with the first commercial spacewalk, while China’s ZhuQue-3 performed a remarkable 10-kilometer hop. The European Space Agency found a habitable planet (hint: it’s closer than you think), and an old Centaur upper stage breakup adds to the growing space debris issue. Join us for these stories and so much more in This Week In Spaceflight!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysia_segal).🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: D Wise, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, ESA/Juice/JMC, LandSpace, Blue Origin, Slingshot Aerospace, CASC/CCTV, Polaris Program, John Kraus/Polaris Program, NASA, CCTV/LandSpace, Rocket Lab, ESA, ESA/Juice/MAJIS, Roscosmos.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed)
Firefly’s Catch Plan, SpaceX+FAA Conflict, & New Glenn Milestones | This Week In Spaceflight Sep 27, 2024This week in spaceflight, Firefly Aerospace plans to catch their rockets just like SpaceX's Starship, China's rocket lands hard after a failed hop test, and NASA fuels Europa Clipper ahead of its upcoming launch. Meanwhile, the SpaceX and FAA drama intensifies with heated Congressional debates and accusations. Plus, Blue Origin fires up the New Glenn second stage for the first time. We’ve got all this and much more!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysia_segal).🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13) & Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Tyler Gray, SpaceX, Deep Blue Aerospace, NASA, Roscosmos, Blue Origin, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, CCTV, Longshot Space, SpinLaunch, CASIC/CCTV, Rocket Lab, NASA/GCTC, CCTV/CASC, ULA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Prada Designed Axiom Spacesuits? What's Next For Starship? | This Week In SpaceflightOct 18, 2024This week in spaceflight: SpaceX successfully launched NASA’s most expensive planetary mission, Axiom Space and Prada unveil the final design of the Artemis spacesuits, and Starship not only launched, but finally landed! What’s next for Starship? Plus, we look at NASA's plan to phase out the TDRSS network, and much more. Stay tuned for all the latest updates in space exploration!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysia_segal).🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, NASA, Axiom Space, SpaceX, Collins Aerospace, Coolcaesar, Nothrop Grumman, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, Vast, ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA, CEA Paris-Saclay, image processing by J.-C. Cuillandre, E. Bertin, G. Anselmi; ESA/Gaia/DPAC; ESA/Planck Collaboration, Arianespace, ESA, CCTV/CASC.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
New Glenn Has Its Engines + Raptor Firing Madness | This Week In SpaceflightNASASpaceflight25 Oct 2024Crew-8 returns after eight months in space, Russia shows progress on its new Oryol crew capsule, New Glenn is fitted with seven BE-4 engines, and SpaceX's Raptor engine hits new testing milestones. Plus, another satellite breakup adds to space debris concerns. Stay tuned for all the latest developments in spaceflight in this week’s episode!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysia_segal) & Ryan Caton.🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: BocaChicaGal, Gary Blair, Max Evans, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, McGregor Live.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
November 8, 2024It’s been a huge week for space exploration! 🌌 Here’s what we’re covering in This Week In Spaceflight:🚀 Starship Gets a Launch Date!November 18th is now marked on our calendars! We break down what to expect from Starship’s sixth flight and how it’s pushing the boundaries of space exploration.🛰️ NEOWISE Says GoodbyeThe legendary asteroid-hunting space telescope reenters Earth’s atmosphere after a decade of incredible discoveries. We explore its legacy and what comes next with NEO Surveyor.🌏 Dragon Reboosts the ISSSpaceX’s Cargo Dragon is about to demonstrate a new capability: reboosting the International Space Station! Learn what this means for ISS operations and the future of orbital maintenance.🇦🇺 Australia’s First Private Rocket LaunchGilmour Space gets the green light for its debut flight with the Eris rocket. The dawn of private space exploration in Australia is here!💥 Raptor Explodes at McGregorA Raptor 3 engine test ends with a bang. We explain what happened and how testing mishaps pave the way for better engines.🌟 Across the CosmosHubble and JWST investigate Vega’s missing planetsParker Solar Probe completes its final Venus flybyAnd much more!🛰️ Space Traffic ReportCatch up on all the launches from this week, including Falcon 9’s CRS-31 mission, Electron’s latest flight, and Soyuz’s ionosphere-monitoring payload.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysia_segal) & Ryan Caton.🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: BocaChicaGal, Max Evans, Martijn Luinstra, D Wise, McGregor Live, Starbase Live, SpaceX, Gilmour Space, NASA/JPL-Caltech, NASA, Jonathan McDowell/Google Earth, NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona, CNSA/CCTV, JAXA, Roscosmos, Rocket Lab, NASA/Johns Hopkins APL/Steve Gribben, Magellan Team/JPL/USGS, NASA/APL/NRL, NASA/Johns Hopkins APL, CCTV/CASC.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
November 22, 2024Get ready for an action-packed update in *This Week in Spaceflight*! SpaceX's Starship takes to the skies for its sixth and most daring flight yet, showcasing incredible advancements in the spacecraft’s development. Plus, we delve into groundbreaking lunar updates, with exciting announcements from SpaceX, NASA, and China shaping the future of Moon exploration. And that’s not all—Blue Origin’s massive New Glenn rocket is gearing up for a critical milestone. Stay tuned for all this and more as we cover the latest in space exploration and innovation!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysia_segal) 🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: Julia Begeron, Jack Beyer, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, Blue Origin, Toyota, NASA, CMSA, Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, Orbex, HyImpulse, The Exploration Company, ESA/ArianeGroup/Arianespace/CNES, ABL Space Systems, Gravitics, Impulse Space, Rocket Lab.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premiere Live November 29, 2024Join us for another exciting episode of This Week in Spaceflight! SpaceX adds another NASA flagship mission to its impressive roster of launches, while testing mishaps make headlines as a solid rocket motor fails explosively. Meanwhile, China’s Landspace unveils its upgraded methalox rocket, promising big advancements in commercial spaceflight. And in a lighter twist, the International Space Station encounters a peculiar (and smelly) situation. Catch up on all the latest developments in space exploration and technology right here! 🚀🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: Patrick O’Laughlin, D Wise, Space Coast Live, NVS, CCTV/Landspace, NASA/Roscosmos, NASA/APL, NASA Goddard/APL, NASA/Department of Energy, SpaceX, ispace, Firefly Aerospace, Maxar Space Systems, NASA, Rocket Lab, ISRO, Axiom Space, CCTV/CASC, China Siwei Survey and Mapping Technology Co., Roscosmos, CASC, ESA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Dec 6, 2024This week, NASA unveils new plans and a delay for Artemis II while teasing ambitious goals for Artemis III. Jared Isaacman is nominated for NASA Administrator—what does this mean for the space agency? Plus, we explore rocket updates from ULA, SpaceX, and Stoke Space, and highlight Voyager 1's triumphant return to full operation. With launches from around the globe, including Falcon 9, PSLV, Vega C, and China's Chang Zheng rockets, there's no shortage of excitement in this week's spaceflight roundup! 🚀🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Starbase Live, NASA, CCTV, John Kraus/Polaris Program, John Kraus/Inspiration4, SpaceX, ULA, Stoke Space, NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio/Tom Bridgman, NASA/JPL-Caltech, Orbex, SaxaVord Spaceport, GalaxySpace, ESA, ESA/JAXA, Russian Ministry of Defence, ISRO, Arianespace, Islamic Republic News Agency.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
December 13, 2024🚀 This Week In Spaceflight, SpaceX’s next-generation Starship begins testing, NASA investigates Ingenuity’s crash on Mars, and Artemis II Orion progresses for a 2026 launch. Meanwhile, Virgin Galactic explores flying from Italy, ESA teams up with India’s Gaganyaan program, and HyImpulse unveils its HyMOVE orbital tug. Don’t miss updates on Vast’s space station and the latest launches worldwide!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, Patrick O’Laughlin, Space Coast Live, Starbase Live, NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/CNES/CNRS, NASA/JPL-Caltech, ESA, ISRO, Virgin Galactic, NASA, SpaceX, NASA/JPL, HyImpulse, Stoke Space, Vast, CCTV/CASC, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA SwRI, Space One, スペースポート紀伊, Rocket Lab✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Dec 20, 2024🚀 NASA finalizes its strategy for maintaining a human presence in low-Earth orbit post-ISS, Axiom Space accelerates its plans for a standalone station, Crew-10 faces delays, and Starlink's Direct-to-Cell service starts rolling out with global providers. Plus, a record-breaking spacewalk on the Tiangong station and Rocket Lab shares updates on its Neutron launch mount. Catch up on all this and more in this week’s spaceflight recap!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, Space Coast Live, Arianespace, NASA, CMS, SpaceX, One NZ, Axiom Space, VAST, NASA/SpaceX, Firefly Aerospace, ArianeGroup, CNES-REAL DREAM, T-Mobile, Rocket Lab, SpaceLens云上天镜, CCTV, SES, Space One, Roscosmos, Astranis Space Technologies, ISRO.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premiered Jan 3, 2025🚀 This week in spaceflight, we have Blue Origin’s New Glenn firing its engines for the first time in preparation for its maiden launch. Meanwhile, Parker Solar Probe achieved the closest approach to the Sun in human history, and SpaceX unveiled groundbreaking details about the next generation of Starlink satellites. Elsewhere, CosmoLeap tested its rocket-catching chopsticks, and Roscosmos announced plans to extend Soyuz mission durations. Don’t miss our complete roundup of the latest developments in the space industry!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Blue Origin, CosmoLeap, Eutelsat OneWeb, NASA, SpaceX, Roscosmos, Roscosmos/NASA, Xingchen Research and Production Consortium, ESA, Rocket Lab, CAS Space, Astranis, ISRO, Ahmed Al Menhali✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premiered January 10, 2025🚀 This week, we’re diving into NASA’s revamped Mars Sample Return mission, with new plans that cut costs and save time—though Rocket Lab isn’t thrilled and claims it can do better. Meanwhile, the James Webb Telescope observes individual stars in galaxies 6.5 billion light-years away, and ISRO grows plants in space while postponing their docking test. Plus, Astra makes progress on Rocket 4, NASA stacks the ML2 tower, and next week promises massive launches with New Glenn, Starship, and more. Don’t miss it!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: BocaChicaGal, Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Blue Origin, NASA, Fudamoto et al., Astra, NASA/JPL-Caltech/ESA, NASA/JPL-Caltech, NASA/ESA/JPL-Caltech/GSFC/MSFC, CNSA, ISRO, NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI, Stratolaunch, SpaceX, CCTV/CASC, ESA, ESA/BepiColombo/MTM.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premieres Jan 24, 2025🚀 This week, Firefly’s Blue Ghost and iSpace’s Hakuto-R lunar landers make progress toward the Moon, while SpaceX expands its Starship program in Florida with a massive new Gigabay. Plus, big changes at NASA as Jared Isaacman is officially nominated to lead the agency. Join us for these stories and more on This Week in Spaceflight.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Ryan Caton, Firefly Aerospace, ispace, NASA, CCTV, SpaceLens, SkyFi via Harry Stranger, Avio, ESA, SpaceX, OroraTech, AstroForge, Amazon, The White House, CNSA/CCTV, Galactic Energy/CCTV, CCTV/CASC/Shanghai SpaceSail Technologies, CCTV/CASC, Blue Origin, ISRO.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premieres Jan 31, 2025🚀 This Week in Spaceflight, India advances its human spaceflight ambitions, U.S. President Donald Trump brings back some old space defense initiatives and a European company launches a 4K livestream from space. Plus, NASA finds the building blocks of life—on an asteroid! Don’t miss this week’s biggest spaceflight updates.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, Gage, ISRO, The White House, Sen, NASA Goddard/ASU, NASA Goddard/OSIRIS-REx, JAXA, Rob Wardell/Tim McCoy/Smithsonian Institution; Colorization: Heather Roper/University of Arizona, NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA/MPS/DLR/IDA/Justin Cowart, NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute, NASA, Axiom Space, SpaceX, Fram2, Numerica Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Space Development Agency, US Air Force, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Firefly Aerospace, Ispace, Intuitive Machines, AstroForge, ESA, Vast, Rocket Lab, Blue Origin.On-site at NASA Goddard - Patrick O’Laughlin✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premiered Friday February 7, 2025🚀 This Week in Spaceflight: A Falcon 9 second stage is stuck in orbit, NASA is looking for a new partner for the VIPER lunar rover, and an asteroid may have a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032! Meanwhile, Firefly’s Blue Ghost is preparing for lunar orbit insertion, and Astrolab’s FLIP rover joins Astrobotic’s Griffin-1 mission to the Moon.🌍 We’ll also cover the latest space traffic, ISRO’s satellite struggles, ULA’s Vandenberg upgrades, Europa Clipper’s first images, and much more!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, DrWD40, SpaceX, N2YO.com, NASA, European Southern Observatory/O. Hainaut, Astrolab, Firefly Aerospace, Thales Alenia Space/Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, Axiom Space, ATLAS, ESA/Planetary Defence Office, INTERNATIONAL ASTEROID WARNING NETWORK, ESA, NASA/JPL-Caltech, NASA/JPL-Caltech & NSF/AUI/GBO, Phoenix7777, CelesTrak.org, @Raul74Cz/Google Earth, ISRO, Tory Bruno, Roscosmos, NASA Goddard/ASU, Ministry Of Transport Of The Russian Federation, JAXA, Blue Origin, Maxar, Russian Ministry of Defence, Arrow Chasing Tribe.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premiered Friday February 14, 2025🚀 This Week in Spaceflight: SpaceX is making big changes to Crew Dragon’s schedule, Blue Origin is downsizing by 10%, and Stoke unveils a brand-new design for its reusable upper stage. Meanwhile, Rocket Lab releases new details about its upcoming Neutron rocket, and Earth just got a brand-new radiation belt from solar activity! 🌍☀️🔥 Topics Covered:SpaceX swaps Crew Dragon capsules for Crew-10 🚀Stoke reveals a redesign of its Andromeda engine & hot-staging system 🔥Rocket Lab’s Neutron Payload User’s Guide – what we learned!Earth gets two new radiation belts after a powerful solar stormNASA & ESA complete a critical communications test for GaganyaanBlue Origin lays off 1,000+ employees as it restructures for future projectsUpdates on lunar missions: Firefly’s Blue Ghost, iSpace’s Hakuto-R, and more!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13)🎥 Footage from: BocaChicaGal, Max Evans, John Galloway, D Wise, NASA, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, Rocket Lab, SpaceX, Firefly Aerospace, iSpace, Intuitive Machines, NASA/JPL-Caltech, CCTV, Fram2, Axiom Space, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center/Kristen Perrin, Xinlin Li/LASP/CU Boulder, ESA, ISRO, CASC.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
February 21, 2025We’ve got big updates from across the space industry! Starship finally has a launch date for Flight 8, Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander enters lunar orbit, and NASA’s Lunar Gateway moves forward with the HALO module getting ready for shipment. Meanwhile, ISAR Aerospace prepares for its first launch and the future of the ISS just got a little more complicated.🔥 Topics Covered This Week:- Starship Flight 8 has been given a launch date! 🚀 - Firefly’s Blue Ghost spacecraft has entered lunar orbit and will be landing soon! 🌕 - Hakuto-R is on its lunar flyby and is slowly making its way to Mare Frigoris. - NASA has stacked the solid rocket boosters for Artemis II at Kennedy Space Center. - The first RS-25E engine has been completed and is ready for testing at Stennis Space Center. - The HALO module for NASA’s Lunar Gateway is being shipped to the United States! - Isar’s Spectrum rocket is getting closer to launch following a successful static fire test. - Elon Musk's tweets have sparked a debate regarding operations and deorbit plans for the International Space Station (ISS). - ESA’s Solar Orbiter has successfully completed a close flyby of Venus!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13). Reporting at Thales Alenia Space in Turin: Adrian Beil. Interviewing Eric Berger: Ryan Caton.🎥 Footage from: BocaChicaGal, Adrian Beil, Jerry Pike, Intrepid Museum, Isar Aerospace, Firefly Aerospace, ispace, NASA, Shujianyang, Vast, European Southern Observatory/O. Hainaut, minorplanetcenter.net, ESA, SpaceX, ESA/ATG medialab, Google Earth, CCTV/CASC, Roscosmos.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Feb 28, 2025This week in spaceflight, SpaceX secures the launch of NASA’s NEO Surveyor mission, Rocket Lab unveils new details about Neutron, including a landing barge and fairing testing, and Starship Flight 8 gets delayed. Meanwhile, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft captures its first image of asteroid Donaldjohanson, China prepares for its Tianwen-2 asteroid sample return mission, and a record number of launches are lined up for next week. Stay tuned for the latest space updates!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13). Reporting at Thales Alenia Space in Turin: Adrian Beil. Interviewing Eric Berger: Ryan Caton.🎥 Footage from: .✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
March 8, 2025Firefly Aerospace makes history with a successful Moon landing, while Intuitive Machines’ Athena mission doesn’t go as planned. Meanwhile, SpaceX’s Starship Flight 8 suffers another major failure, and rumors swirl about a Chinese rocket explosion at the launch pad. Space isn't having the best week with NASA missions failing, ESA retiring old spacecraft, and even Cygnus getting damaged before launch. But there’s still plenty of excitement ahead, and we’ve got all the details!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Footage from: BocaChicaGal, Max Evans, John Galloway, D Wise, Jay DeShetler, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, briancjackson, GeneDoctorB, theseanpen, Jonathon Norcross @NorcrossUS, SpaceX, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines, Umbra Space via Harry Stranger, CCTV/CASIC/ExPace, ispace, NASA, Lockheed Martin, AstroForge, CMSE/CCTV, CCTV, NASA/JPL, ESA/D. Ducros, ESO/L. Calçada, NASA/JPL-Caltech, Rocket Lab, ESA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
March 14, 2025This Week In Spaceflight brings you the latest updates from across the cosmos! Relativity breaks its silence with exciting news on the Terran R rocket, Firefly pushes forward with its Blue Ghost lunar lander braving harsh conditions on the Moon, and NASA undergoes significant workforce shifts. Please tune in for all this and more as we explore the cutting-edge developments in space exploration!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, Tyler Gray, Space Coast Live, Relativity Space, Firefly Aerospace, NASA, NASA/Olivia Tyrrell, SpaceX, ULA, Chatham House, Rocket Lab, US Space Force, CCTV/CASC, ESA/JAXA, ESA, Roscosmos✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
March 21, 2025This Week In Spaceflight: Firefly’s stunning Blue Ghost gears up for its first lunar mission, China unveils plans for a massive modular space telescope with some familiar vibes, and Starliner might get another shot at an uncrewed flight. Plus, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally back on Earth after their extended journey!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, Space Coast Live, Firefly Aerospace, Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, Boqian, Xu, et al., NASA, NASA/Olivia Tyrrell, NASA Goddard, NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Laurent Pueyo (STScI)/William Balmer (JHU)/Marshall Perrin (STScI), NASA/JPL, Video: Jason Wang/Data Analysis: William Thompson/hristian Marois/Data: W. M. Keck Observatory, NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Joseph Olmsted (STScI), NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS, CCTV, ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA/image processing by J.-C. Cuillandre/E. Bertin, G. Anselmi/M. Walmsley/M. Huertas-Company/ESA/Gaia/DPAC/ESA/Planck Collaboration, NASA/JPL-Caltech/CNES/Thales Alenia Space, NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio, Roscosmos, Kirill Borisenko, Exotrail, Rocket Lab, Li Yuxiang, SpaceX, Varda Space Industries, Albedo Space, D-Orbit, Isar Aerospace, Patrick Gillespie.
March 28, 2025In our 100th episode of This Week in Spaceflight, we break down the latest shock to the ISS schedule as NASA cancels the NG-22 mission after damage to Cygnus was discovered—just when things were stabilizing. Meanwhile, China unveils an ambitious roadmap to explore the Solar System, aiming for Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Neptune, and more.Plus:🚀 ESA bids farewell to Gaia🛰️ NASA’s Starling teams up with SpaceX’s Starlink📦 Astra names a new head of launch🔥 Electron spots wildfires🌕 Artemis II hits a major milestone🌞 Parker Solar Probe’s fiery close pass🔭 Curiosity finds fatty acids on Mars...and so much more.Whether it's planetary science, launch cadence races, or orbital intrigue, we’ve got the full rundown on this week’s happenings in space.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Ryan Caton, Max Evans, Brady Kenniston, Patrick O'Laughlin, Jerry Pike, Simon Minnican, NASA, CNSA, Astra, Thales Alenia Space, SpaceX, NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU, NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/CNES/IRAP, NASA/JPL-Caltech/Cornell/USGS, NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS, NASA Goddard, DSEL, CNSA/DSEL/CCTV/CGTN, CNSA, NASA JPL, ESA, NASA Ames, Dr Marco Langbroek, Rocket Lab, OroraTech, CCTV, Firefly Aerospace, @satofishi.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
April 4, 2025This week in spaceflight, we’re looking at a whole lot of firsts.🚀 Fram2 becomes the first crewed mission to fly over both poles, with stunning views from orbit and pioneering medical experiments—including the first X-rays of the human body in space.🔥 SpaceX fires up a flight-proven Super Heavy booster (Booster 14), marking the first re-flight prep of a Super Heavy stage.📜 Jared Isaacman’s Senate confirmation hearing for NASA Administrator is now set, while New Glenn and Starship both wrap up their FAA mishap investigations and move toward future flights.🌍 And in Earth orbit: ESA’s 2025 Space Environment Report paints a mixed picture—more responsible reentries, but space junk is still piling up fast.Also this week:NASA announces the Crew-11 lineup 🚀SPHEREx returns its first light images 🌌ESA awards Airbus the Rosalind Franklin Mars lander platform 🛬Asteroid 2024 YR4 may now hit the Moon 🌕PLUS, a partial solar eclipse, launch stats, and your weekly roundup of rocket launches from SpaceX, China, Isar Aerospace, and more.All that and more — only on This Week In Spaceflight🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13) with Justin Davenport.🎥 Footage from: BocaChicaGal, Ryan Caton, Max Evans, Martijn Luinstra, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, Bob Beresh, GeneDoctorB, Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Isar Aerospace, Polaris Program/John Kraus, Roscosmos, NASA, SpaceX, Fram2, Blue Origin, ESA, ClearSpace, Astroscale, GCTG, NASA/JPL-Caltech, ESA/Mlabspace, Kirill Borisenko, Airbus, DSIT, NASA JPL/CNEOS, European Southern Observatory/O. Hainaut, CCTV/CASC.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
April 11.2025This week on This Week in Spaceflight. Jared Isaacman’s Senate hearing gets heated as questions fly on NASA’s Moon, Mars, and Musk future. US Space Force hands $13.7 billion in launch contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin—but is it money well spent? Blue Ghost says goodbye as Firefly's Moon lander goes silent after lunar nightfall.Plus:🛰️ Soyuz MS-27 arrives at the ISS🌌 New Horizons wakes to search for a new Kuiper Belt target📡 China reveals Qianfan, its Starlink competitor🔧 And Juno, Juno, why you so moody lately?🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13) with Aaron McCrea and Justin Davenport.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, Blue Origin, Roscosmos, ULA, SpaceX, Firefly Aerospace, JAXA/TOMY/Sony Group Corporation/Doshisha University, NASA, NASA/JPL-Caltech, Astroscale, NASA/Johns Hopkins University APL/Southwest Research Institute/Alex Parker, NASA/Johns Hopkins University APL/Southwest Research Institute/Roman Tkachenko, Denys, @smartphonefan, @outdoorshike, Impulse Space, D-Orbit, Latitude, CCTV, NASA Wallops.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Apr 18, 2025This week on This Week in Spaceflight:🌌 Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sanchez fly on Blue Origin’s New Shepard — making headlines as the first all-female space crew since 1963🛰️ Artemis II stacking continues with the LVSA installed and the ICPS arriving at the VAB🌍 Have scientists found life on another planet? Webb Telescope spots strong biosignatures on K2-18b🇮🇳 ISRO expands its spaceplane program with a new landing gear test facility🌕 Redwire teams with ispace for future CLPS missions📦 Rocket Lab’s HASTE vehicle gets onramped for hypersonic testing with UK & US defense🔥 China’s reusable ZhuQue-3 nears its debut with a fleet of 3D-printed engines🏠 Orbital Reef completes human-in-the-loop testing ahead of design finalizationAnd in space traffic:🚀 Falcon 9 flies for a record 27th time🛰️ A New Shepard passenger flight🛰️ Classified Minotaur IV launch🌌 A deep-space flyby by NASA’s Lucy spacecraft👨🚀 And the return of Soyuz MS-26 from the ISS🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13) with Aaron McCrea and Justin Davenport.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Blue Origin, Vandenberg Space Force Base, A. Smith/N. Mandhusudhan, NASA/CSA/ESA/J. Olmstead (STScI)/N. Madhusudhan (Cambridge University), Roscosmos, Boeing, SpaceX, NASA, US Senate Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, Atlantic Productions and Hycean Group/University of Cambridge, ISRO, ispace, Rocket Lab, CCTV, LandSpace.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
April 25, 2025This week on This Week in Spaceflight:🔭 Hubble Space Telescope turns 35 — but how much longer will it last?🚀 Blue Origin fires up for the next New Glenn launch🇪🇺 Europe tests a powerful new solid rocket motor for Vega and Ariane🌍 A new space agency is born — welcome the African Space Agency (AfSA)!🛰️ NASA’s Dragonfly mission clears a major milestone toward Titan☀️ China announces Xihe-2, the first mission to the Sun-Earth L5 point🛰️ India docks satellites autonomously — again!🛩️ Firefly develops composite nozzles for next-gen rockets💥 Rocket Lab's HASTE program secures another hypersonic contract🌌 Plus Lucy flies by asteroid Donaldjohanson, SpaceX launches multiple Falcon 9 missions, and more!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@ElysiaSegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra, Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Aaron McCrea and Justin Davenport.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, Patrick O'Laughlin, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Blue Origin, ESA/CNES/Arianespace, ESA, AfSA, NASA, NASA/ESA, NASA/ESA/STScI/Judy Schmidt, NASA Goddard, NASA/ESA/JPL/ASU, NASA/ESA/STScI, Rocket Lab, Centre Spatial Guyanais, ArianeGroup, UK Ministry of Defence, Firefly Aerospace, CGTN, Xander89, CFP, CMG, CCTV/CASC, Roscosmos, ISRO, SpaceX, Radosław Botev, NASA/Goddard/SwRI/Johns Hopkins APL, NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio, CNSA/CCTV, ULA.Renders by: Mack Crawford ✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
May 2, 2025Two Starship static fires in 24 hours, inflatable habitats bursting on purpose, and autonomous lunar rovers rolling across the Moon’s twin on Earth?In this jam-packed edition of This Week in Spaceflight on the Popular Science Channel, we cover the latest updates in lunar exploration, commercial space station testing, engine milestones, and a flurry of rocket launches from around the world.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton.🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra, Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Aaron McCrea and Justin Davenport.🎥 Footage from: Adrian Beil, Max Evans, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, Firefly Aerospace, SPaceX, NASA, Stoke Space, Intuitive Machines, ispace, Venturi Astrolab, Lunar Outpost, Lockheed Martin, Sierra Space, VAST, NASA/JPL-Caltech, NASA/ESA/CSA/Danielle Kirshenblat (STScI), CAS Space, CCTV, CCTV/CAS Space, Project Kuiper, Arianespace.Renders by: Mack Crawford ✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
May 9, 2025NASA’s VIPER rover is back from the dead, Artemis II moves forward with major stacking milestones, and Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket gets closer to launch. Meanwhile, the U.S. budget proposal slashes funding across NASA, putting key science missions like Mars Sample Return and the Roman Telescope at risk.Plus: ispace’s Hakuto-R enters lunar orbit, ESA unveils a reusable Mars tug, and SpaceX launches a “Falcon Heavy in Falcon 9 clothing.” SPHEREx starts its cosmic map, and a rogue Soviet probe may fall to Earth any day now...e benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra, Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Martin Smith, and Justin Davenport.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, McGregor Live, NASA, Rocket Lab, Astrobotic, Office of US Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, ispace, Intuitive Machines, NASA Goddard, NASA/JPL, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, NASA/JPL-Caltech, Kongsberg Satellite Services, PIB/ISRO, ISRO, Gilmour Space, Dr Marco Langbroek, EU SST.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
May 16, 2025Intuitive Machines finally reveals what caused its Nova-C lander to fall over on the Moon (again), Gilmour Space’s Eris rocket suffers a bizarre fairing failure on the pad, and Firefly and Relativity share new progress on their upcoming rockets. Plus, we’ve got stunning auroras on Mars and Jupiter, six Starlink launches, and an unusually confusing Starship launch window.Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra, Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Martin Smith, and Aaron McCrea.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Starbase Live, GeneDoctorB, briancjackson, Intuitive Machines, Relativity Space, Firefly Aerospace, Gilmour Space, NASA/GSFC/ASU, ispace-U.S., Agile Space Industries, NASA, NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS/SSI, NASA/ESA/CSA/STSci, SpaceX, Rave, Dr Marco Langbroek, CCTV/CASC, Varda Space Industries, ISRO.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premieres May 23, 2025Blue Origin just revealed its full lunar architecture — and it surprisingly includes a Mars mission profile. Meanwhile, India’s PSLV fails to reach orbit, Chinese company COSMOLEAP continues catch tower testing, and is Starship finally ready to launch again?Plus:Argentina joins Artemis II with a cubesatHakuto-R prepares for a lunar landingFirefly's Blue Ghost 2 mission updateESA gears up for asteroid ApophisStarfish Space's Otter Pup 2 prepares for docking testsPercy takes a dust devil selfieChina discovers space-adapted bacteria on TiangongAnd a full rundown of the week’s launches, failures, and reentries🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra, Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Martin Smith, and Justin Davenport.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Starbase Live, Blue Origin, NASA/JPL/MSSS, Johns Hopkins APL, ISRO, COSMOLEAP, NASA, ispace, Firefly Aerospace, ESA-Science Office, ESA, Lockheed Martin, SES, Impulse Space, SpaceX, Starfish Space, NASA/JPL-Caltech, CASC, CCTV/LandSpace, Mike Lewinski, Rocket Lab, ISRO, Galactic Energy/CCTV, CCTV/CASC, CCTV/CAS Space, CCTV/CNSA, РИА НОВОСТИ, Rocket Lab, CCTV ✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
May 30, 2025Join us for this jam-packed episode of This Week in Spaceflight as we break down Starship's ninth flight, the first-ever reuse of a Super Heavy booster, and some familiar challenges! Plus, we cover NASA powering up Artemis II and III hardware, Chinese private space companies testing hoppers, Firefly's new rocket name reveal, and a fascinating new lunar contract for Sierra Space. 🌑
June 6, 2025This week’s space roundup is packed! Jared Isaacman’s out as NASA administrator, and budget cuts threaten NASA’s future, while President Trump and Elon Musk squabble on social media. Webb spots the earliest galaxy ever, Hubble and Gaia rethink the Milky Way-Andromeda collision, and NASA’s IMAP arrives at KSC. Plus, ispace’s lunar lander crashes, ISRO’s LVM3 tests, Firefly’s Miranda engine, and Stoke’s Zenith fire up. We also celebrate Falcon 9’s 15-year legacy!🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra, Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Martin Smith & Justin Davenport.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, ispace, Google Earth, Stoke Space, Firefly Aerospace, SpaceX, ispace U.S., NASA/CXC/NGST, NASA/JPL, NASA/GSFC, NASA/GSFC/University of Arizona/Locheed Martin, NASA, GSFC/SVS, NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS, Senate Committee on Commerce,Science, and Transportation, The White House, US Air Force, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA/Johns Hopkins APL, NASA/Princeton/Patrick McPike, Naidu et al., ESA/Webb/NASA & CSA/H. Atek/M. Zamani (ESA/Webb), Gilmour Space, Firefly Aerospace/Northrop Grumman, ISRO, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, CCTV.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premieres Jun 13, 2025 This Week in Spaceflight: Axiom 4's Falcon 9 leaks Liquid Oxygen, ongoing ISS atmosphere leak challenges, and Relativity Space’s Terran R makes progress. Across the cosmos, ESA’s Solar Orbiter captures the Sun’s south pole for the first time, NASA’s PUNCH mission reveals stunning solar eruption images, and ESA unveils a new asteroid-hunting telescope. Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mk2 shines in Neutral Buoyancy Lab tests, while Astrolab’s FLIP pathfinder redefines lunar mobility. Stoke Space crushes it with reusable rocket tank barrels, and ESA celebrates its 50th anniversary by blasting “Blue Danube” into space.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra, Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Martin Smith & Aaron McCrea.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, John Galloway, NeedPizza, Space Coast Live, NASA, Axiom Space, NASA/ESA, ESA, Blue Origin, SpaceX, Relativity Space, Vienna Tourist Board/Martin Morscher, Vienna Tourist Board/Javier Estrada Gutiérrez, ESA/ATG medialab; Comet image: ESA/Rosetta/Navcam, ESA/NASA/Solar Orbiter/EUI Team/D. Berghmans (ROB) & ESA/Royal Observatory of Belgium, ESA & NASA/Solar Orbiter/PHI/EUI & SPICE Teams, NASA/SwRI, Astrolab, Astrobotic, Stoke Space, Rocket Lab, iQPS, ULA, Russian Ministry of Defence.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jun 20, 2025Another explosive week in spaceflight—literally! In this week’s This Week in Spaceflight:🚀 SpaceX loses Ship 36 in a dramatic explosion during testing—what went wrong, and how will this impact Flight 10?🌕 China tests the escape system for its new Mengzhou crew capsule as it gears up for a lunar landing mission.🛰️ Europe takes big steps toward reusability, with PLD Space, Themis, and ArianeGroup all pushing forward.🚗 Honda launches a rocket hop test in Japan—yes, that Honda!🌓 Firefly’s Elytra spacecraft will offer commercial lunar imaging services starting in 2026.🔥 Orion rescue tests, FAA licenses for Varda, Rocket Lab’s secret launch, Angara’s debut, and more!🌍 We also cover the latest in space traffic, including Starlink launches, Russian military payloads, and a preview of what’s coming Next Week in Spaceflight, including Blue Origin and Transporter-14.📲 Stay ahead of the launch curve with NSF’s Next Spaceflight App, featuring real-time launch tracking and our new Flight Club simulation tool!⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra, Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Justin Davenport.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Starbase Live, Adrian Beil, CCTV/CNSA, The Exploration Company, CMS, China News Service, NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, CNSA, Honda, NASA, Airbus, Victor Maier, VAST, PLD Space, CNES/REAL DREAM, CNES/PIRAUD Hervé, ESA, Blue Origin, Luxembourg Ministry for the Economy, ESA/Proba-3/ASPIICS/WOW algorithm, ESA/P. Carril, ESA/P. Carril, ESA/NASA/Proba-2/Proba-3/SOHO/SWAP/ASPIICS/LASCO C2/WOW algorithm, Firefly Aerospace, Michael Sparks/USAF/First Air Force, Varda Space Industries, Russian Ministry of Defence, Google Earth.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premieres Jun 27, 2025🚀 Another wild week across global spaceflight! From NASA’s SLS BOLE booster anomaly to new launches and upcoming missions, here’s your full roundup:✅ SLS BOLE Booster Test Ends in Anomaly: Northrop Grumman’s new solid rocket booster for SLS Block 2 explodes near the end of its first full-scale test. What went wrong, and what does this mean for Artemis IX and beyond?✅ China’s Rocket Surge: Landspace’s ZhuQue-3 stage test, CAS Space’s Kinetica-2 engine firings, and more.✅ ESA Assigns New Astronauts: Sophie Adenot and Raphaël Liégois get ISS flight assignments for 2026.✅ Psyche’s Propulsion Problem Fixed: NASA’s Psyche asteroid mission recovers from its Xenon line issue.✅ HyPrSpace Launching a… Baguette? France’s quirky hybrid rocket program plans mainland launches.✅ ESA’s Biomass Satellite Sends First Images: A breathtaking look at Earth’s carbon-rich forests… and deserts!✅ Global Launch Traffic: Starlink, Axiom-4 crewed flight, ChinaSat-9C, Atlas V for Kuiper, and a Rocket Lab surprise launch.✅ Late-Breaking Stories: HAKUTO-R Moon lander failure update and Vera Rubin Observatory’s first cosmic images.🌍 We also cover the latest in space traffic, including Starlink launches, Russian military payloads, and a preview of 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra, Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Justin Davenport, Aaron McRea.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Nathan Koga, NASA, LandSpace, SpaceX, Axiom Space/SpaceX, NASA/Axiom Space/SpaceX, HyPrSpace, ESA, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, CCTV, CAS Space, Dassault Aviation, Centre Spatial Guyanais, Leigh Green, Firefly Aerospace, NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, ispace, CCTV/CASC, CNSA/CCTV, Rocket Lab, Blue Origin, Gilmour Space.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 4, 2025NASA’s budget just got a major shake-up. In this week’s episode of This Week in Spaceflight, we break down what the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” means for Artemis, Orion, Gateway, and even the future of Space Shuttle Discovery. Plus, ESA’s reusable rocket project Themis arrives at its launch site, Lockheed Martin wants to beat NASA to Mars Sample Return, and we welcome a new interstellar object to our solar system!Also in this episode:Mobile Launcher 2 reaches its final heightOrion tests autonomous docking and laser communicationsVast’s Haven Demo prepares for orbitA Japanese weather satellite studies VenusSpaceX retires Megan and breaks Starlink booster recordsESA’s PLATO exoplanet telescope comes togetherAnd, as always, your weekly Space Traffic Report and what to watch Next Week in Spaceflight. 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra, Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Space Coast Live, Ryan Caton, NASA/JPL-Caltech, ArianeGroup, Swedish Space Corporation, NASA, SpaceX, CU/LASP EMM/EXI ITF/Kevin M. Gill, Lockheed Martin/NASA, NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU, Chun Wang, The Australian National University, ILOA Hawai’i, Astrolab, ILOA Hawai’i/Astrolab, NASA/JPL, Rocket Lab, Lockheed Martin, NASA Goddard, ESA, VAST, MHI/JAXA, Nishiyama et al. CC-BY-ND, JAXA, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, CCTV/CASC, NASA/Roscosmos, Pexels.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
July 11, 2025This week in spaceflight, we’ve got a little bit of everything: a political shake-up at NASA, new milestones for US rocket startups, updates on ESA’s push for launch competition, and a busy week of upcoming launches. President Trump appoints Sean Duffy as Acting NASA Administrator just as the agency faces new budget challenges, and just weeks after Congress passed a $10 billion reconciliation bill for NASA.We also cover:Relativity’s Terran R production & test progressStoke Space nearing launchpad readiness at LC-14ULA’s Vulcan restack for its first national security missionBlue Origin integrates tanks for Blue Ring orbital platformFirefly teams up for NASA’s LunaNet relay architectureRocket Lab proposes a Mars Telecommunications OrbiterESA selects five companies for its European Launcher ChallengeProgress MS-31 docks with the ISS while Tianzhou 8 departsStarlink & Kuiper launches are incoming, and Gilmour Space readies ErisPlus, an updated look at the current and next week’s space traffic, including crew movements and satellite deployments.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro)🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, Joe B, Space Coast Live, US Department of Transportation, US Senate Appropriations Committee, Rocket Factory Augsburg, PLD Space, NASA, Stoke Space, Rocket Lab, Relativity Space, The White House, Polaris Program/John Kraus, US National Archives, United Launch Alliance, Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, ESA, Centre Spatial Guyanais, Maiaspace, ArianeGroup, Orbex, Google Earth, US Air Force, Eric Baker, SpaceX, MDA Space, Apple, Roscosmos, CCTV, China Aerospace, Gilmour Space.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
July 18, 2025Get the latest on Artemis II’s SLS rocket tests, Space Pioneer’s Tianlong-3 prepping for launch, Relativity Space’s Aeon R engine firing, and ESA’s INVICTUS hypersonic spaceplane. Plus, updates on lunar terrain vehicles, Axiom Space’s lunar suit visors, and Intuitive Machines’ orbital semiconductor project. Catch up on Falcon 9 launches, Tianzhou-9’s resupply, and Axiom-4’s return.🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra, Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D Wise, Ryan Caton, Michael Baylor, Space Coast Live, Frazer-Nash, Space Pioneer, Relativity Space, NASA, Boeing, SpaceX, Astrolab, Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, Axiom Space, Axiom Space/Oakley, Texas Instruments, Virgin Orbit, LandSpace, CAS Space, Galactic Energy, Deep Blue Aerospace, Sierra Space, JAXA, ESA, Rocket Lab, Bollinger Shipyards, Reaction Engines Ltd, PLD Space, CNSA/CCTV, NASA/Axiom Space, SpaceX/Axiom Space, Roscosmos.🛰️ NSF's ISS Imagery Partner: Sen ( / @sen )✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
July 25,2025NASA is seeking commercial partners to build relay communication systems for the Moon and Mars, while SpaceX and T-Mobile officially begin Starlink’s Direct to Cell service. Meanwhile, SpaceX has pulled the remains of a Starship booster out of the ocean, Blue Origin shows off progress on the Blue Moon Mark 1 lander, and Firefly, Astra, and Space Pioneer all show off key hardware developments.In astronomy, Betelgeuse may finally have a confirmed stellar companion, the VLT catches a planet in the act of being born, and interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is giving astronomers a better look before perihelion. Plus, Spain offers €400M to relocate the Thirty Meter Telescope to La Palma, JAXA tests a 3-engine H3 rocket, and the weekly Space Traffic Report covers launches from SpaceX and Russia.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal.🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Martijn Luinstra, Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Max Evans, John Galloway, D Wise, Space Coast Live, NASA, NASA/JPL/MSSS, JAXA, Blue Origin, International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA, T-Mobile, SpaceX, Firefly Aerospace, Astra, Adam Block/Steward Observatory/University of Arizona, E. Slawik/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/M. Zamani, International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. Chu, ESO/G. Hüdepohl, ESO/F. Maio et al., ESO/F. Maio et al., NASA/JPL/University of Arizona, ESO/T. Stolker et al./ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/N. van der Marel et al., ESO/A. Dasgupta/ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/Weber et al., International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/K. Meech (IfA/U. Hawaii)/Image Processing: Jen Miller/Mahdi Zamani (NSF NOIRLab), ESO/Y. Beletsk, TMT International Observatory, Google Earth, Space Pioneer, Roscosmos, ESA/CNES/Arianespace, ISRO, Gilmour Space, CGTN.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premiered Aug 1, 2025Join us for This Week In Spaceflight, where we dive into the latest milestones in space exploration! Witness the historic final landing of Falcon 9 on Landing Zone 1, marking the end of an era for SpaceX’s recovery program. NASA’s Artemis II crew successfully completes a critical test, bringing us closer to humanity’s return to the Moon. Around the globe, innovative companies secure contracts to build cutting-edge lunar rovers, paving the way for future Moon missions. Plus, we’ve got the latest updates on launch pad developments from Rocket Lab, Stoke Space, and more exciting space news.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, NASA, Canadian Space Agency/ESA, MDA Space, Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace, Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute, Canadian Space Agency, Northrop Grumman, Thales Alenia Space_Briot, Stoke Space, SpaceX, Nordspace, NASA Goddard, Blue Origin, Axiom Space, Gilmour Space, @zaid_dillon, CCTV/CASC, CCTV/CASIC, ISRO, NASA/ISRO, Arianespace, CNES.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 8, 2025Join us for This Week In Spaceflight as we dive into the latest space race developments! China tests its human lunar lander, NASA accelerates its Moon-bound nuclear reactor, Rocket Lab showcases stunning Neutron rocket engine test footage, and Italy plans a Mars mission on SpaceX's Starship. Get the full scoop on these exciting updates and more!🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera & Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, John Galloway, D Wise, Space Coast Live, CCTV, NASA, Rocket Lab, Vast, Ryan Caton, NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS, NASA/Johns Hopkins APL, CNS, Lockheed Martin Space, Intuitive Machines, ISRO, NASA/Langley Research Center, Impulse Space, Firefly Aerospace, United Launch Alliance, Arrow Science and Technology/Quantum Space, Blue Origin, SpaceX, AStrobotic, Astrolab, Astrolab/Interrlune, iSpace, Skyrora, HICAL, ESA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
August 15, 2025Get the latest spaceflight updates in this week’s episode! From Blue Origin’s Mars Telecommunications Orbiter proposal to Landspace’s ZhuQue-3 reusable methalox rocket static fire in China, we cover the race for Mars contracts, Chang Zheng 10’s lunar ambitions, and Galactic Energy’s Ceres-2 launch preparations. Plus, President Trump’s push to streamline launch regulations, Artemis II Orion’s progress, and did the James Webb Space Telescope spot a Pandora-like exoplanet around Alpha Centauri A? Don’t miss the latest on SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, Ariane 6, Vulcan, and more!🛰 ISS Imagery from our partner @Sen → / @sen 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera & Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Blue Origin, LandSpace, The White House, NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/R. Hurt (Caltech/IPAC), Jagdtiger, CCTV, Galactic Energy, CGTN, Galaxy Space, National Key Laboratory, NASA/JPL, Rocket Lab, Relativity Space, Stoke Space, NASA/ESA/CSA/Aniket Sanghi (Caltech)/Chas Beichman (NExScI/NASA/JPL-Caltech)/Dimitri Mawet (Caltech), Digitized Sky Survey 2/Davide De Martin/Mahdi Zamani, ESA/Science Office, ESA, NASA/ESA/CXC/Yi-Chi Chang(National Tsing Hua University); Image Processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI), NASA/Caltech-IPAC/Robert Hunt, NASA/SpaceX, ESA/CNES/Arianespace, United Launch Alliance, SpaceLens, Rososmos, US Space Force.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
August 22, 2025SpaceX prepares for Starship Flight 10 with Booster 16 and Ship 37 as critical tests loom for reusability and orbital capability. NASA’s Artemis program hits new milestones with the Orion stage adapter arriving in Florida for Artemis II and the Artemis III core stage taking shape. Meanwhile, Axiom tests its new lunar spacesuit, and the James Webb Space Telescope discovers a brand-new moon orbiting Uranus.We’ll also cover Psyche’s view of Earth, TRAPPIST-1d’s missing atmosphere, and surprising family ties between asteroids Bennu and Ryugu. Across the globe, launches included Russia’s Bion capsule full of mice, China’s expanding SatNet constellation, Firefly’s potential Japan launch site, and much more in this week’s Space Traffic Report.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera & Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, John Galloway, D Wise, Starbase Live, SpaceX, Roscosmos, NASA, NASA/ESA/CSA/STSci/Maryame El Moutamid (SWRI)/Matthey Hedman (University of Idaho), Axiom Space, UK Space Agency, Astroscale, ClearSpace, NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU, NASA/JPL-Caltech, NASA/JPL, NASA Goddard, JAXA, Lockheed Martin, Interstellar Technologies, Space Cotan, NordSpace, The Exploration Company, CCTV/CASC, CCTV/CAS Space, Thumbsat, Минобороны России/ТАСС, Google Earth.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
August 29, 2025Join us for This Week In Spaceflight as we dive into SpaceX's Starship acing its tenth flight, breaking the curse, India's exciting advancements in its human spaceflight program, Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket cleared for launch after last April's failure, and Rocket Lab's grand opening of its new Neutron launch site. Stay tuned for the latest spaceflight news, rocket launches, space exploration updates, and more! 🛰️ ISS imagery from our partner Sen → / @sen 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal)🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera & Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Max Evans, John Galloway, Tyler Gray, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, ISRO, Rocket Lab, NASA/USGS, Blue Origin, NASA, Firefly Aerospace, GeneDoctorB, Bob Beresh, Axiom Space, Prasanth Nair/ISRO, PLD Space, Centre Spatial Guyanais, Isar Aerospace, The Exploration Company, NASA/JPL-Caltech, ESA/Science Office, ESA, JAXA, ispace, CCTV, ESA/Lightcurve Films/R. Andres✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Sept 5, 2025This Week in Spaceflight brings you the latest cosmic updates! SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon boosts the ISS, Amazon’s Project Kuiper hits 1 Gbps internet speeds, and Russia’s RKK Energia faces financial woes. ESA’s JUICE spacecraft survives a dicey Venus flyby, NASA’s Juno captures auroras caused by Jupiter’s moons, and the James Webb Space Telescope probes interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. From Solar Orbiter’s solar wind discoveries to Mars’ “lumpy” mantle revealed by InSight, we’ve got it all! Don’t miss next week’s SpaceX launches, a Chang Zheng 6A mission, and a lunar eclipse on September 7th.🛰️ ISS imagery from our partner Sen → / @sen 🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, John Galloway, Starbase Live, Qweasdqwe, Amazon, ESA/ATG medialab, SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, Qatar Airway, JetBlue, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, Kepler, ESA/Lightcurve Films/R. Andres, NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/UVS team/MSSS/Gill/Jónsson/Perry/Hue/Rabia, NASA, James Webb Space Telescope, NASA/James Webb Space Telescope, NASA/SPHEREx, International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF /AURA/Shadow the Scientist/Image Processing: J. Miller & M. Rodriguez (International Gemini Observatory/NSF NOIRLab)/T.A. Rector (University of Alaska Anchorage/NSF NOIRLab)/M. Zamani (NSF NOIRLab), ESA, ESA & NASA/Solar Orbiter/EUI & STIX, ESA & NASA/Solar Orbiter/Metis, NASA/JPL-Caltech, NASA, US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Blue Origin, SeeClickFlash, Rocket Factory Augsburg, Astrobotic Technology/Andøya Space, Masten Space Systems, Юра, прости, Roscosmos, CAS Space, משרד הביטחון, CCTV, 航太五線譜, CCTV/CASC, NASA/Roscosmos.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Sep 12, 2025NASA may have found potential signs of ancient life on Mars, SpaceX just spent $17 billion to expand Starlink direct-to-cell, and Stoke Space wrapped up a huge test of its fully reusable Nova rocket. Meanwhile, Blue Origin passed a critical milestone for its Blue Alchemist ISRU system, Relativity Space gave an update on Terran R development, and Firefly readied hardware for its Blue Ghost lunar lander.That’s not all:- NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Titan hits big test milestones.- Vast tests Haven-1’s systems ahead of launch in 2026.- Starlab shows off its full-scale mockup.- LandSpace fires a full-flow staged combustion engine.- Launcher’s E-2 engine demonstrates a full mission burn.- PLD Space continues progress with Miura 5.And SpaceX racks up a busy week of Falcon 9 launches alongside China’s space program.We’ll also take a closer look at NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations (CLD) plans, Amazon’s Kuiper FCC filing, and the latest space traffic report. Hosted by Elysia Segal.🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, D Wise, Starbase Live, NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS, Stoke Space, Blue Origin, SpaceX, Relativity Space, Firefly Aerospace, LAUNCHER, CarlesMillan, Lodewicus de Honsvels, NASA JPL, NASA, NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS, NASA/Johns Hopkins APL, Johns Hopkins APL, Lockheed Martin, Vast, Starlab, LandSpace, PLD Space, CCTV, 追箭部落, Roscosmos, Russian Ministry of Defence, Northrop Grumman, Thales Alenia Space.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).
September 19, 2025This Week in Spaceflight brings you the latest cosmic developments: China's Chang Zheng 10 rocket aces its launch, reentry, and landing burn tests, Vast completes welding on its Haven-1 space station module, the new Cygnus XL cargo craft faces thruster hiccups but successfully docks at the ISS, and ESA prepares its unique Plato telescope for exoplanet hunting. Join us for these stories and more as we explore the cutting edge of space exploration!xclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal.🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Mack Crawford, Max Evans, Jerry Pike, D Wise, 追箭部落, Vast, ESA, NASA, Northrop Grumman, JAXA, NSPG, Rocket Lab, NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS, Skyroot Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos, PLD Space, Stoke Space, ESA/SJM Photography, CCTV/CASC, Blue Origin, NASA Goddard.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Sept 26, 2025Starship completes all pre-launch testing ahead of its next launch, with a launch date already in sight. NASA unveils its 24th Astronaut Group—including some familiar faces—and announces the launch window for the Artemis II Moon mission. Meanwhile, Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser will no longer fly to the International Space Station, and SpaceX attempts a Dragon reboost that falls short.We also cover Rocket Lab shipping NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars spacecraft (again), Purdue University’s bold suborbital crewed flight with Virgin Galactic, China’s Landspace showing off its BF-20 methane engine, a slew of Falcon 9 launches for Starlink, Kuiper, and NASA’s IMAP science mission, plus the OSIRIS-APEX Earth flyby on its journey to Apophis.From astronauts to Artemis, Starship to space science—catch up on everything happening in space this week.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton.🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera & Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, Brady Kenniston, Sawyer Rosenstein, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, Sierra Space, Sierra Nevada Space Systems, NASA, ULA, SpaceX, Balon Greyjoy, United Airlines, US Army Heritage and Education Center, NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS, NASA/JPL/Cornell University, Polaris Program, Polaris Program/John Kraus, NASA Goddard, CCTV, Landspace, Space Pioneer, Virgin Galactic, G. Carruthers (NRL) et al./Far UV Camera/NASA/Apollo 16.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
October 10, 2025Blue Origin rolls out its second New Glenn booster — nicknamed “Don’t Tell Me The Odds” — for integrated testing ahead of its next orbital mission, carrying NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars probes.Meanwhile, startup Inversion Space unveils Arc, a small, fast-return capsule designed to deliver cargo anywhere on Earth from orbit in under an hour.We also take a look at the latest Artemis II milestone, Astrolab’s FLIP rover, Astrobotic’s new lunar power partnership with Honda, Firefly’s Elytra testing, and updates from Vast, Starlab, and PLD Space.Plus, the Space Traffic Report covers new launches from SpaceX, Blue Origin, and China — and a record-breaking September for global launch activity.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13), Martijn Luinstra, & Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, Ceaser G, Martijn Luinstra, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, Inverrsion, Vast, Nanoracks, NASA, Astrolab, NEUROSPACE, Comisión Nacional de Actividades Espaciales, Honda, Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, Blue Origin, NASA Goddard, Starlab, Northrop Grumman, Space Applications Services, SpaceX, NASA JPL, ESA, Astra, PLD Space, CCTV/CASC, Rocket Lab, CCTV/Orienspace.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
October 17, 2025SpaceX passes a critical environmental review, gaining approval to ramp up Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launches from California to 100 missions per year — including work at the historic SLC-6 launch pad. Meanwhile, Axiom Space announces its second CEO change in six months, Blue Origin integrates the second New Glenn, and Impulse Space reveals a brand-new lunar lander.We’ll also take a look at PLD Space’s Miura 5 progress, Vast’s Haven-1 updates, Roscosmos firing up the Soyuz 5 first stage, China’s ZhuQue-3 rolling to the pad, Planet’s new “Owl” satellite line, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft finally joining SLS ahead of Artemis II.Plus, this week’s Space Traffic Report features launches from SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and multiple Chinese rockets — and, of course, Starship Flight 11 closing out version 2 with style.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13), Martijn Luinstra, & Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Axiom Space, Orienspace, Space Lens, NASA, Relativity Space, Vast, PLD Space, Blue Origin, Impulse Space, SpaceX, Astrobotic, Roscosmos, Deep Blue Aerospace, United Launch Alliance, LandSpace, Polis Studio, CGTN, Planet Labs, Ingegneria Dei Sistemi, Avio, Centre Spatial Guyanais, ESA, @北京蓝龙, JAXA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Oct 24, 2025China's LandSpace ignites ZhuQue-3's nine methane engines in a stunning static fire test, paving the way for reusable booster landings and the "Land to Infinity" mission; Blue Origin hoists its massive 80-meter New Glenn rocket onto the transporter erector for ESCAPADE's Mars probe launch on November 9; Stoke Space demos water deluge suppression at Cape Canaveral while intentionally bursting a methalox tank to failure; NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy pushes to reopen the Artemis III Human Landing System contract amid Starship delays, aiming for a U.S. Moon return before China's taikonauts in 2029 - sparking Elon Musk's X critiques and debates over folding NASA into the Department of Transportation.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13), & Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: BocaChicaGal, Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, LandSpace, Blue Origin, SpaceX, NASA, Stoke Space, The White House, Dynetics, US Department of Transportation, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, Astrolab, Rocket Lab, Eta Space, Vast, Apex, Isar Aerospace, CCTV, JAXA, INNOSPACE, CASC.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Oct 31, 2025🎃 Happy Halloween from NSF! The only day “orbital decay” sounds festive.SpaceX has published a detailed update on its Starship Human Landing System just days after NASA’s acting Administrator asked both SpaceX and Blue Origin to accelerate their Artemis III landers — and SpaceX even clapped back at former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on X.Meanwhile, Blue Origin rolled out and static fired the full New Glenn stack at LC-36 ahead of its second flight, which will launch NASA’s ESCAPADE mission. Over in Japan, JAXA’s brand-new HTV-X cargo ship has arrived at the ISS right as the Station celebrates 25 years of continuous human presence in orbit. And China has launched Shenzhou-21 to Tiangong.Also this week: AI sharpens JWST’s vision, China turns on the world’s first mid-infrared solar magnetic telescope, Lockheed/NASA’s X-59 finally flies, and SpaceX breaks another Vandenberg turnaround record.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13), Martijn Luinstra, & Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Julia Bergeron, Max Evans, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, Blue Origin, JAXA, NASA, Xander89, Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines, JAXA/Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, ISSinrealtime.org, CCTV, Xinhua, CMSEO, Max Charles/University of Sydney, Space Pioneer, CAS Space, Lockheed Martin, Lockheed Martin/USGS/NASA Landsat, United Launch Alliance, ISRO.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
November 11, 2025In the midst of a protracted U.S. government shutdown, the FAA has imposed a nighttime-only restriction on commercial space launches starting November 10, aiming to ease the strain on unpaid air traffic controllers—while President Trump re-nominates billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator after months of political ping-pong.Over in China, the Shenzhou-20 crew faces an extended stay aboard Tiangong due to potential space debris damage on their return vehicle, echoing past orbital mishaps like Soyuz MS-22, though a backup launch could soon resolve it.Starlink hits 8 million users and seals deals for in-flight Wi-Fi across European airlines plus spectrum acquisitions for global 5G, as Vast's Haven Demo delivers stunning 4K orbital footage from its recent rideshare debut. From Axiom's docking hardware tests and China's inflatable manufacturing module to Astrolab's lunar rover trials, Astra's engine firings, and a global launch roundup including Ariane 6's Sentinel-1D and ULA's Atlas V.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13), & Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, John Kraus/Polaris Program, CCTV, British Airways, Vast, NASA, US Senate Committee on Commerce,Science, and Transportation, US Department of Transportation, The Federal Aviation Administration, CMSA, CASC, Axiom Space, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Iberia, Astrolab, Astra, Galactic Energy, ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA; image processing by M. Schirmer (MPIA/Heidelberg), Diagram: ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA Diagram by J.-C. Cuillandre, L. Quilley, F. Marleau Images alone: ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA image processing by J.-C. Cuillandre, E. Bertin, G. Anselmi, ISRO, ESA/CNES/Arianespace/ArianeGroup, Rocket Lab, Space Lens, Astra, Google Earth, Pexels.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
November 14, 2025Blue Origin makes history as New Glenn successfully lands its first orbital-class booster, becoming only the second company ever to achieve the feat. Meanwhile, Rocket Lab confirms Neutron’s first launch is slipping to 2026, Firefly reveals the root cause of its Alpha test stand anomaly, and Relativity pushes Terran R closer to flight with major progress across both stages and engine testing.Europe also had a huge week: Isar Aerospace ships both Spectrum stages to Andøya, OHB establishes a new European Spaceport Company, PLD Space beats its reusability margins with aggressive TEPREL-C gas generator testing, and Vodafone + AST SpaceMobile announce a joint European constellation operations center.Across space, China’s Shenzhou-20 crew swaps spacecraft after debris damage, ISRO completes a critical parachute drop test for the Gaganyaan crew vehicle, and The Exploration Company validates the MMOD shield for its Nyx capsule. And here on Earth, the Sun sent an X-class CME our way, generating auroras as far south as Texas and briefly impacting GPS accuracy.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@alexphysics13), & Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: .✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
November 21, 2025This week, we saw the return of GS-1—New Glenn’s first-stage booster—safely back from orbit after its historic landing at Port Canaveral. But Blue Origin didn’t stop there. They announced a suite of massive upgrades to turn New Glenn into a super heavy-lift vehicle capable of carrying up to 70 metric tonnes to orbit, nearly rivaling Starship and SLS.From 9 BE-4 engines, larger tanks, propellant subcooling, reusable fairings, and deployable aerobrakes, to a 120-meter tall variant, New Glenn’s future is suddenly looking very big.We’re also diving into:🚀 SpaceX rolls out the FIRST Block 3 Starship Super Heavy booster (Booster 18)… which then suffers a catastrophic COPV failure during ground testing at Massey’s.🧵 Europe unveils its first next-generation spacesuit, EuroSuit, set to be tested on the ISS by Sophie Adenot.🌌 NASA releases stunning images of 3I/Atlas, our third confirmed interstellar visitor.🛰️ Pegasus is BACK as a rescue mission targets the Swift Observatory.🛰️ PLD Space shows off the first complete qualification model of MIURA 5.📊 And in Space Traffic, we recap an incredibly busy launch week: Falcon 9 record flights, Electron double launches, Chinese missions, and more.Plus: your weekly Space Traffic Report from NextSpaceflight, including Starlink launches, Chinese orbital activity, and ULA’s final Atlas V launch of the year.v3 Super Heavy Booster Render from Starbase Tracking https://x.com/TrackingTheSB🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖋️ Written by Martin Smith, Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: Jack Beyer, Ryan Caton, Max Evans, Ceaser G, Micah Pieczarka, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, Blue Origin, CNES/Spartan Space/Decathlon/MEDES, NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona, Lowell Observatory/Qicheng Zhang, NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS, ESA, The Exploration Company, PLD Space, ArianeGroup, NASA, NASA/Lowell Observatory/Qicheng Zhang, NASA/Southwest Research Institute, NASA/Goddard/SwRI/JHU-APL, SpaceX, ajay_suresh, Shujianyang, Northrop Grumman, NASA Goddard, SpaceX/NASA, Rocket Lab, CCTV, Russian Ministry of Defence, Roscosmos, KARI, Centre Spatial Guyanais.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
November 28, 2025🚀 This Week in Spaceflight is packed with breaking updates:🇪🇺 ESA’s biggest budget ever – over €22 billion for rockets, science, Earth observation, and possibly crewed spaceflight!🛰 Starliner-1 won’t fly crew – NASA modifies Boeing’s Commercial Crew contract after ongoing issues.🔥 Soyuz launch damages pad – a service cabin collapses into the flame trench at Baikonur.🔁 China readies two reusable rockets – ZhuQue-3 and Chang Zheng 12A roll onto their pads.🔭 Nancy Grace Roman clears critical testing – NASA’s next flagship telescope moves closer to launch.🛰 Orbex reveals hardware for Prime rocket – Europe grows stronger in commercial launch.📡 ESCAPADE spacecraft send first images – Mars-bound explorers already snapping selfies.🌦 TROPICS completes storm mission – and changes hurricane forecasting forever.🚀 Transporter-15 rideshare launches 140 satellites – and B1071 hits 30 flights.🛰 Falcon 9, Shenzhou, Soyuz, Angara, KSLV, Vega-C & more in Space Traffic ReportPlus — NASA’s Artemis updates, RS-25 engine testing, CHAPEA analog crew isolation, ISS logistics challenges, crew rotations, and next week’s launch schedule!📱 Track launches: https://nextspaceflight.com🛰 NSF Live Streams: https://www.youtube.com/@NASASpacefli...📰 Spaceflight news 24/7: https://nasaspaceflight.com🛒 Cyber Week Sale: 20% OFF legacy collections including Thrust Collection — https://shop.nasaspaceflight.com/s/Cy...v3 Super Heavy Booster Render from Starbase Tracking https://x.com/TrackingTheSBISS Imagery Partner: https://youtube.com/@UCkvW_7kp9LJrztm... exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal). Report by Martijn Luinstra.🖋️ Written by Martin Smith, Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: Martijn Luinstra, D Wise, Roscosmos, NASA, ESA, LandSpace, 風禾盡起, Viewsridge, Airbus Defence & Space, Centre Spatial Guyanais, Isar Aerospace, PLD Space, Rocket Factory Augsburg, ESAS/Science Office, ESA-ATG, Copernicus Sentinel data (2025) processed by ESA, The Exploration Company, SpaceX, NASA Goddard, 航太愛好者88, Orbex Space, NASA/CHAPEA Crew, NASA Johnson, NASA/UCB-SSL/RL/NAU-Radiant/Lucint, Blue Canyon Technologies, NASA Earth Observatory/Lauren Dauphin, Airbus, NASA Stennis, CCTV, CNSA/CCTV, Russian Ministry of Defence, KARI, Rocket Lab.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
December 5, 2025🇨🇳 ZhuQue-3 Debut FlightLandspace’s methalox, stainless-steel ZhuQue-3 reaches orbit on its first attempt and nearly nails a propulsive landing at its downrange pad—missing by just meters. With stainless steel construction, nine Tianque-12A engines, and a reusable design, ZQ-3 marks a major step toward Chinese reusability.🇺🇸 Jared Isaacman Senate HearingIsaacman returns to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee following his re-nomination for NASA Administrator. Senators press him on Artemis delays, competition with China, SLS’s role, and the future of NASA under his leadership.🏢 Vast’s Haven-1 UpdateVast shows new hardware progress and docking adapter fit checks as Haven-1 heads toward a planned launch NET May 2026. Freeze-dried strawberries, international partnerships, and ISS-style docking highlight a growing commercial LEO ecosystem.🪨 NASA Finds Sugar on BennuThe OSIRIS-REx sample reveals ribose and glucose—major building blocks for life—along with a strange gum-like polymer and supernova dust. These discoveries deepen our understanding of the early Solar System and prebiotic chemistry.📱 Track launches: https://nextspaceflight.com🛰 NSF Live Streams: / @nasaspaceflight 📰 Spaceflight news 24/7: https://nasaspaceflight.comv3 Super Heavy Booster Render from Starbase Tracking https://x.com/TrackingTheSBISS Imagery Partner: / @sen 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖋️ Written by Alejandra Alcantarilla Romera, Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, LandSpace, NASA, SpaceX, CCTV, Google Earth, CNES 2024 Distribution AIRBUS DS via Harry Stranger, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, US Department of Transporation, VAST, NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona/Dan Gallagher, NASA/University of California, Berkeley, CALT/CASC, CMS, CCTV/CASC, Isar Aerospace, Univity, CNES/RIBET Adrien, Rocket Lab.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
December 12, 2025 SpaceX “going public” in 2026? This week we unpack the fresh round of reports and what Elon Musk did (and didn’t) say — plus the theory tying it to AI data centers in space.Then: China’s reuse race continues with i-Space Hyperbola-3 progress, Long March 12A static fire leaks + a downrange landing pad spotted, and Tianlong-3 showing up vertical again.In science news, Perseverance captures evidence of electrical sparks and tiny sonic booms inside Martian dust devils — while NASA unexpectedly loses contact with MAVEN after a routine blackout behind Mars. We also look at PUNCH getting “punched” by micrometeoroid debris — and a packed Space Traffic report featuring a record-setting Falcon 9 booster flight count, fast pad turnaround, and launches worldwide.📱 Track launches: https://nextspaceflight.com🛰 NSF Live Streams: / @nasaspaceflight 📰 Spaceflight news 24/7: https://nasaspaceflight.comv3 Super Heavy Booster Render from Starbase Tracking https://x.com/TrackingTheSBISS Imagery Partner: / @sen 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, LandSpace, NASA, SpaceX, CCTV, Google Earth, CNES 2024 Distribution AIRBUS DS via Harry Stranger, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, US Department of Transporation, VAST, NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona/Dan Gallagher, NASA/University of California, Berkeley, CALT/CASC, CMS, CCTV/CASC, Isar Aerospace, Univity, CNES/RIBET Adrien, Rocket Lab.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Premieres Dec 19, 2025NASA finally confirmed a new Administrator after months of uncertainty — but not all NASA news is good this week. The agency still hasn’t regained contact with its MAVEN spacecraft at Mars, and new telemetry suggests the satellite may be spinning and drifting into an unexpected orbit. We break down what’s at stake for MAVEN, the future of Mars atmospheric science, and what it could mean for Perseverance and Curiosity’s relay network.Meanwhile, billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman has been officially confirmed as NASA’s 15th Administrator, and he’ll now guide the agency through Artemis II, Artemis III acceleration efforts, and looming budget fights in Congress.Plus:- A Chinese satellite nearly collided with a Starlink spacecraft in orbit — only 200 meters apart- Blue Origin fires the BE-7 engine for the first Blue Moon Mk1 mission and runs mock-up training for Mark 2- A Chinese startup openly shows off their own “copy of Mechazilla” — and another wants a smaller “Starship-1”- Firefly completes qualification testing for Blue Ghost Mission 2- South Korea wants to launch a Mars mission on Starship in 2031- Roscosmos says it will rebuild a damaged Soyuz launchpad in four months- Isar Aerospace static-fires its upgraded second stage for Spectrum Flight 2And in this week’s Space Traffic Report, we track another jam-packed 7 days with 10 global launches, including four Starlink missions, two Electrons, Atlas V’s final commercial flight of the year, a Galileo dual-launch on Ariane 6, and China’s recoverable DEAR-5 capsule.📱 Track launches: https://nextspaceflight.com🛰 NSF Live Streams: https://www.youtube.com/@NASASpacefli...📰 Spaceflight news 24/7: https://nasaspaceflight.comv3 Super Heavy Booster Render from Starbase Tracking https://x.com/TrackingTheSBISS Imagery Partner: https://youtube.com/@UCkvW_7kp9LJrztm... 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal) & Sawyer Rosenstein.🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: .✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
January 2, 2026NASA’s Artemis II mission is inching closer to launch as the crew takes part in a full countdown demonstration test, while teams prepare SLS and Orion for rollout and final pad rehearsals. Meanwhile, the US Space Force is exploring new options for big rockets on both coasts — including leasing SLC-46 at Cape Canaveral and developing a new SLC-14 at Vandenberg.Plus: a major $3.5B contract award for SDA’s Tracking Layer Tranche 3 satellites, Tory Bruno departs ULA and joins Blue Origin to lead its National Security Group, and a packed Space Traffic Report featuring launch highlights and year-end stats — including China’s Chang Zheng 12A debut and another attempt at first-stage reuse. Track launches: https://nextspaceflight.com🛰 NSF Live Streams: https://www.youtube.com/@NASASpacefli...📰 Spaceflight news 24/7: https://nasaspaceflight.comISS Imagery Partner: https://youtube.com/@UCkvW_7kp9LJrztm... 🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosenstein.🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera, Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Footage from: .✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jan 16, 2026Starlink is spreading fast across global airlines — Lufthansa is rolling it out across its fleet, while Ryanair says the terminal’s weight and drag aren’t worth the fuel penalty. Meanwhile, NASA’s Artemis II SLS rocket is set to roll out to the pad tomorrow (Jan 17) ahead of a wet dress rehearsal and the opening of the next launch window. Plus: Blue Origin cranks up the noise for a major Blue Moon Mk1 acoustic test, Firefly unveils a Block II upgrade for Alpha, and Relativity shares new Terran R progress.We’ve also got the latest on Crew-11’s expedited return from the ISS, a round-up of the week’s launches (including Starlink missions and NASA’s Pandora), and what’s coming up next week.Track launches: https://nextspaceflight.com🛰 NSF Live Streams: https://www.youtube.com/@NASASpacefli...📰 Spaceflight news 24/7: https://nasaspaceflight.comISS Imagery Partner: https://youtube.com/@Sen/live 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal.🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Max Evans, Erik Fraser, D Wise, Firefly Aerospace, Starlink, Blue Origin, NASA, JSX, United Airlines, ThinkKom, Emirates, Amazon, jetBlue, True Anomaly, Relativity Space, Hyundai Rotem, Starlab/Mitsubishi Corporation, Voyager Technologies, Starlab Space, ispace, SpaceX, ISRO, Orbital Paradigm, CCTV/CASC, Galactic Energy, Rocket Lab, Isar Aerospace, CNSA/CCTV.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
January 23, 2026Blue Origin unveils TeraWave, a bold new satellite megaconstellation promising terabit-class laser links, while also confirming New Glenn Flight 3 will reuse its first booster — a major milestone for the rocket.Meanwhile, Rocket Lab’s Neutron suffers a dramatic Stage 1 tank failure during testing, Vast delays Haven-1, and Orbex’s future is in doubt as takeover talks emerge. Add in a bizarre JAXA H3 failure, the Artemis II rollout, multiple Chinese launch failures, and a packed week of global launches — and you’ve got one wild week in spaceflight.🚀 Stories in this episode include:* Blue Origin’s TeraWave satellite internet constellation* New Glenn Flight 3 payload and first booster reuse* Rocket Lab Neutron test tank failure explained* Vast Haven-1 space station delayed to 2027* Orbex negotiating sale amid financial trouble* JAXA H3 failure — yes, the front literally fell off* Artemis II rolls out to the launch pad* European, Chinese, and U.S. launch updatesSpace Traffic Report powered by NextSpaceflightTrack launches: https://nextspaceflight.com🛰 NSF Live Streams: https://www.youtube.com/@NASASpacefli...📰 Spaceflight news 24/7: https://nasaspaceflight.comISS Imagery Partner: https://youtube.com/@Sen/live 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal.🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra & Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from:Ceaser G, Patrick O'Laughlin, D Wise, Starbase Live, Vast, Orbex Space, Amazon, SpaceX, Starlink, Blue Origin, AST Spacemobile, Rocket Lab, PLD Space, The Exploration Company, JAXA, NASA, PhilLeafSpace, Galactic Energy, stella, CCTV.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jan 30, 2026 NASA is entering a critical phase for Artemis II, with the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft preparing for a full Wet Dress Rehearsal ahead of humanity’s next crewed mission around the Moon. At the same time, Crew-12 has completed training and entered quarantine for an upcoming launch to the International Space Station — setting up a rare window where two crewed missions could fly just days apart.In this episode of This Week in Spaceflight, we break down what NASA will test during the Artemis II WDR, why this countdown is so important, and how it differs from Artemis I. We also cover China’s upcoming Mengzhou ascent abort test, new plans for reusable cargo spacecraft, and the latest developments in lunar exploration.Plus:🚀 Blue Origin ships its Blue Moon Mk1 lander to Johnson Space Center for thermal-vac testing💥 Stoke Space detonates Nova’s flight termination system🛬 NASA’s WB-57 makes a dramatic gear-up landing🛰️ Firefly prepares Alpha Flight 7 and advances Antares 330📡 A busy week of Falcon 9, Electron, GPS, and Starlink launchesSpace Traffic Report powered by NextSpaceflightTrack launches: https://nextspaceflight.com🛰 NSF Live Streams: https://www.youtube.com/@NASASpacefli...📰 Spaceflight news 24/7: https://nasaspaceflight.comISS Imagery Partner: https://youtube.com/@Sen/live 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal.🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera & Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Gary Blair, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Jack Beyer, NASA, Blue Origin, CGTN, Stoke Space, @Astro_Jeremy, Zhang Zhuo/CASC, CNSA/CCTV, 秋野Akino_EL, Xinhua, dyums21210av, SpaceX, United States Air Force, Firefly Aerospace, Rocket Lab, Vast.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
February 6, 2026Another Falcon 9 second stage fails to deorbit, grounding SpaceX yet again as the FAA investigates. NASA’s Artemis II mission is delayed to March after hydrogen leaks disrupted a critical Wet Dress Rehearsal, Vulcan finally arrives at Vandenberg, and scientists discover Jupiter is smaller and flatter than previously believed.Plus, we’ve got:🚀 Engine testing updates from Astra, Stoke Space, ISRO, and Europe🛰️ NASA grants Axiom Space a fifth private ISS mission🌍 A deep dive into space traffic, launch stats, and what’s coming next🪐 New science from Juno reshaping our understanding of JupiterSpace Traffic Report powered by NextSpaceflightTrack launches: https://nextspaceflight.com🛰 NSF Live Streams: https://www.youtube.com/@NASASpacefli...📰 Spaceflight news 24/7: https://nasaspaceflight.comISS Imagery Partner: https://youtube.com/@Sen/live 🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal.🖋️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera & Martin Smith.🎥 Footage from: Nathan Barker, Jerry Pike, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, Kevin M. Gill/NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS, NASA, United Launch Alliance, Astra, Stoke Space, ISRO, The Exploration Company, The Exploration Company/CNR-INM, Axiom Space, Starlab, PLD Space, Isar Aerospace, NASA/JPL, CCTV, TACC, 2026 Planet Labs PBC via Harry Stranger, Roscosmos.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
